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THBRare Miniature Byzantine Stone Relief - St. George
Lot 131
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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2019-06-20 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 900 to 1100 CE. An extremely rare example of a miniature relief plaque carved from mottled forest-green stone with light-green, yellow-green, and black inclusions. The obverse exhibits a finely-detailed portrait of St. George with a coronal halo behind his head, holding a sword in his right hand and a circular shield in his left, wearing plated armor on his chest and arms, and donning a flowing cloak tied around his neck. Several Greek characters which spell out George's name are shown on the left side of the portrait, and the entire image is presented within an arching frame. Size: 1.4" W x 1.9" H (3.6 cm x 4.8 cm); 2.6" H (6.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Saint George was born in Lydda, Palestine during the 3rd century CE. He became an officer in the Roman army in guard for Emperor Diocletian, demonstrating impressive skill in battle and receiving high honors for his courage. When he learned that Diocletian was preparing to persecute Christians, George presented himself publicly before them emperor and denounced him. The legend of "Saint George and the Dragon," which originated in the 12th century CE, has immortalized the saint. However, this anecdote is rarely presented in iconography. According to tradition, St. George came to Silene in the province of Libya, where a ravaging dragon demanded daily sacrifice. Fate chose the king's daughter, Elisaba, but George subdued the beast. He told the princess to fasten her sash about the dragon's neck so it could be led through the town for conversion of the people before it was killed.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Neil Phillips collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s
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#146200Professional repair to lower corner near figure's elbow, with resurfacing along break lines; repair is nearly invisible. Minor abrasions to peripheries and verso, with softening to some finer details and inscribed Greek letters, and light encrustations within some recessed areas. Light earthen deposits throughout.Condition
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