ISLAMIC, INDIAN ART & JEWELS
Lot 207:
Description
This evocative Byzantine metal plaque portrays a frontal image of Christ, rendered in a style characteristic of early medieval devotional art. Christ is shown nimbate, his halo decorated with radiating lines and dotted motifs, and he holds a Gospel book in his left hand while raising his right in a gesture of blessing. The figure is depicted with elongated features and deeply incised details, lending the piece a solemn and iconic presence.
The plaque is crafted from copper alloy and displays a rich, time-worn patina with areas of green encrustation. Age-related wear, surface pitting, and several ancient breaks and losses are visible, including small perforations and cracks around the edges, yet the central image remains clearly discernible and expressive.
Likely used as a personal devotional object or mounted within a larger liturgical setting, this plaque embodies the spiritual intensity and artistic simplicity of early Byzantine religious metalwork. A compelling survival from the early Christian world.
Diameter: 7cm
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