Freer, Charles Lang, 1854-1919, Morey, Charles Rufus, 1877-1955, Dennison, Walter, 1869-1917. Gold treasure of the late Roman period, Morey, Charles Rufus, 1877-1955. East Christian paintings in the Freer collection. 1918 · New York : MacMillan Company ; London : MacMillan and Company · leaf 400
hows straight geometric designs alternating with tiny leaf patterns (Fig. 49). In the centre the geometric design encloses a six-pointed rosette, with pellets between the petals. Around this is a band containing the figures of seven doves, three facing one way, four the other; this band is bordered… … FIG. 51. Gold Bracelet, perhaps of Coptic Origin, now in the British Museum, Sixth Century. Fig. 51 is reproduced a gold bracelet of the sixth century which has some points of resemblance ; ^ on the body are peacocks and geese, bordered by a flowing scroll. On the face is a bust of the Virgin, with…
Christian art and symbolism · Illumination of books and manuscripts, Byzantine · Jewelry · Painting, Byzantine
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