Cunynghame, Henry H (Henry Hardinge), Sir, 1848-1935 · London : Methuen · leaf 77
ery easy of access,owing to the religious views of those in whosecustody it is, but it is one of the most importantByzantine works in existence, because it dates fromthe finest period of Byzantine art. It was executed about the year 950 a.d., in thereign of Constantine Porphyrogenitus, and… … BOOK COVER IN THE TREASURY OF ST. MARKS, VENICE BYZANTINE ENAMELS and the archangels Michael and Gabriel, and ofthe apostles. These are executed in cloisons on araised background of gold. Inside are other figuressurrounding a cavity containing some of the woodof the true cross. The patterns are…
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