Amulet with Holy Rider and Virgin Enthroned

Title

Amulet with Holy Rider and Virgin Enthroned

Subject

holy_rider, apotropaic, amulet, Byzatine, copper_alloy

Description

This is an amulet from the Byzantine era which depicts Teh Holy Rider as well as the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. It was used for an apotropaic effect and was considered a mix between a religious relic and pagan magic.

Creator

Julio Fierro

Source

1951.31.4.1868

Publisher

[no text]

Date

c. 330-867

Contributor

[no text]

Rights

HAM

Relation

[no text]

Format

Copper Alloy

Language

[no text]

Type

[no text]

Identifier

Taylor

Coverage

Syria

Original Format

[no text]

Physical Dimensions

3.6 x 0.4 cm

Files

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12884814/OmekaImages/JulioAmulet.jpg

Citation

Julio Fierro, “Amulet with Holy Rider and Virgin Enthroned,” CB 51 Gallery, accessed April 20, 2024, https://gallerytest.omeka.net/items/show/195.