A Byzantine Bronze Mount with Sunburst Design, Circa 6th-7th Century
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A relic of devotion and craftsmanship, this Byzantine bronze mount exemplifies the intersection of function and aesthetic beauty from a time when art served both sacred and secular purposes. The central sunburst motif, surrounded by concentric circles of stylized petals, suggests its use as a decorative element, possibly on a piece of furniture or religious artifact. The detailed design reflects the Byzantine affinity for the cosmic and celestial, echoing the empire's grand architectural mosaics. The piece likely adorned an object of significance, contributing to the rich visual language of early Christian iconography.
Diameter: 2.8 cm (1.1 inches)
Provenance:
Formerly part of the collection of E. Constantinides, Athens, circa 1920s.
Descended within the family, acquired by private collector in Patras, 1974.
Keywords:
Byzantine Empire, Bronze Mount, Sunburst, 6th Century, 7th Century, Christian Art, Early Christian, Religious Artifact, Decorative Element, Celestial Motif, Craftsmanship, Iconography, Sacred, Secular, Furniture Ornamentation, Architectural Influence, Cultural Heritage, Historical Relic, Antiquity, Eastern Roman Empire.
Diameter: 2.8 cm (1.1 inches)
Provenance:
Formerly part of the collection of E. Constantinides, Athens, circa 1920s.
Descended within the family, acquired by private collector in Patras, 1974.
Keywords:
Byzantine Empire, Bronze Mount, Sunburst, 6th Century, 7th Century, Christian Art, Early Christian, Religious Artifact, Decorative Element, Celestial Motif, Craftsmanship, Iconography, Sacred, Secular, Furniture Ornamentation, Architectural Influence, Cultural Heritage, Historical Relic, Antiquity, Eastern Roman Empire.
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A Byzantine Bronze Mount with Sunburst Design, Circa 6th-7th Century
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