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
Citation
Julio Fierro, “Amulet with Holy Rider and Virgin Enthroned,” CB 51 Gallery, accessed April 23, 2024, https://gallerytest.omeka.net/items/show/195.