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Pendant Icon with the Virgin “Dexiokratousa” and Frame with Winged Bull of Saint Luke on the Back - 1951.445_web
Pendant Icon with the Virgin “Dexiokratousa” and Frame with Winged Bull of Saint Luke on the Back is currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art. This piece is made of two components, the pendant and the frame, both pieces have their own countries of origin. The pendant was made in Byzantium during the 14th century. The frame was made in Germany during the Byzantine period in the 12th century. The pendant and frame are made out of steatite, gilt silver, and pearls. The dimensions of the piece are not specified. This beautiful pendant depicts the Virgin Mary holding Christ as a child on the front, while on the back depicts a winged bull. According to the Cleveland Museum of Art this piece was considered to be an authentic portrait painted by Saint Luke due to the winged bull inscribed in the frame. This piece was purchased from the J.H. Wade Fund; the accession number is 1951.445. The pendant and frame are currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art at location 105 Byzantine.
Pendant Icon with the Virgin “Dexiokratousa” and Frame with Winged Bull of Saint Luke on the Back - 1951.445_web
Pendant Icon with the Virgin “Dexiokratousa” and Frame with Winged Bull of Saint Luke on the Back is currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art. This piece is made of two components, the pendant and the frame, both pieces have their own countries of origin. The pendant was made in Byzantium during the 14th century. The frame was made in Germany during the Byzantine period in the 12th century. The pendant and frame are made out of steatite, gilt silver, and pearls. The dimensions of the piece are not specified. This beautiful pendant depicts the Virgin Mary holding Christ as a child on the front, while on the back depicts a winged bull. According to the Cleveland Museum of Art this piece was considered to be an authentic portrait painted by Saint Luke due to the winged bull inscribed in the frame. This piece was purchased from the J.H. Wade Fund; the accession number is 1951.445. The pendant and frame are currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art at location 105 Byzantine.