Early Byzantine Period Collection

Bowl, c. 350-600 (silver)
491503 Bowl, c.350-600 (silver) by Byzantine School; h:6.05 w:16.10 wt: 516.3 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

Buckle with Embossed Head in Profile, 400-600 (gold, lapis lazuli, and glass)
491347 Buckle with Embossed Head in Profile, 400-600 (gold, lapis lazuli, and glass) by Byzantine School; h:4.50 w:2.55 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Grace Rainey Rogers Fund; out of copyright

Chain with Two Pendants and a Cross, 500s (gold with granulation and a garnet)
491300 Chain with Two Pendants and a Cross, 500s (gold with granulation and a garnet) by Byzantine School, (6th century); h:45.75 Part 1 - h:2.60 w:2.60 Part 2 - h:2.80 w:1.95 Part 3 - h:1.95 w

Button, 500s (rock crystal with a garnet mounted in a gold granulated star)
491299 Button, 500s (rock crystal with a garnet mounted in a gold granulated star) by Byzantine School, (6th century); d:3.05 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mrs

Fork with Animal Hoof Finial (Ornament), 300s (silver)
491452 Fork with Animal Hoof Finial (Ornament), 300s (silver) by Byzantine, (4th century); h:14.5 wt: 22.5 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L. Severance Fund; out of copyright

Spoon, 300s (silver)
491451 Spoon, 300s (silver) by Byzantine, (4th century); h:14.95 wt: 13 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L. Severance Fund; out of copyright

Phylactery (Reliquary Penant), c. 500-700 (copper alloy)
500279 Phylactery (Reliquary Penant), c.500-700 (copper alloy) by Byzantine School; Diameter - w:3.20 Overall - l:7.80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Earring (one of a pair), 600s (gold, pearls, glass, and emeralds)
491315 Earring (one of a pair), 600s (gold, pearls, glass, and emeralds) by Byzantine School (7th century); h:10.20 w:4.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H

Cosmetic Jar, 500s (gold filigree, sapphire, and rock crystal)
491305 Cosmetic Jar, 500s (gold filigree, sapphire, and rock crystal) by Byzantine School, (6th century); h:3.70 w:2.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Grace Rainey Rogers Fund; out of copyright

Chain with Pendant and Two Crosses, early 500s (gold with enamel and glass)
491335 Chain with Pendant and Two Crosses, early 500s (gold with enamel and glass) by Byzantine School, (6th century); h:16.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H

Lamp with Griffin-Head Handle, 300s-400s (bronze)
499855 Lamp with Griffin-Head Handle, 300s-400s (bronze) by Byzantine School; 14.7x22.6x7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Chain with Pendant Cross, 500s (gold, sapphire, and glass)
491337 Chain with Pendant Cross, 500s (gold, sapphire, and glass) by Byzantine School, (6th century); overall h:71.00 Part 1 - h:5.60 w:3.70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J

Chain with Pendant Cross, 500s (gold, glass, pearl, garnet, and sapphire)
491334 Chain with Pendant Cross, 500s (gold, glass, pearl, garnet, and sapphire) by Byzantine School, (6th century); h:28.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H

Pendant Cross, 500s (gold)
491352 Pendant Cross, 500s (gold) by Byzantine School, (6th century); h:2.25 w:1.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Grace Rainey Rogers Fund; out of copyright

Almond-Shaped Pendant, 400-600 (gold, lapis lazuli, garnet, and glass)
491348 Almond-Shaped Pendant, 400-600 (gold, lapis lazuli, garnet, and glass) by Byzantine School; h:5.10 w:2.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Grace Rainey Rogers Fund; out of copyright

Bowl 350-600 Byzantium Syria early Byzantine period
Bowl, c. 350-600. Byzantium, Syria?, early Byzantine period, 4th-6th Century. Silver; overall: 6.1 x 16.1 cm (2 3/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

Lamp Stand late 300s Byzantium Syria early Byzantine period
Lamp and Stand, late 300s. Byzantium, Syria?, early Byzantine period, late 4th century. Silver; overall: 9.2 x 16 x 7 cm (3 5/8 x 6 5/16 x 2 3/4 in.)

Pendant Cross 500s Byzantium early Byzantine period
Pendant Cross, 500s. Byzantium, early Byzantine period, 6th century. Gold; overall: 2.3 x 1.3 cm (7/8 x 1/2 in.)

Cosmetic Jar 500-550 Byzantium Syria early Byzantine period
Cosmetic Jar, 500-550. Byzantium, probably Syria, early Byzantine period, 6th century. Ivory and gold; overall: 4.8 x 4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

Button 500s Byzantium early Byzantine period
Button, 500s. Byzantium, early Byzantine period, 6th century. Rock crystal with a garnet mounted in a gold granulated star; diameter: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)

Monogram Christ Chrismon 500s Byzantium Syria
Monogram of Christ (Chrismon), 500s. Byzantium, Syria, early Byzantine period, 6th century. Gold sheet, gold wire, and garnets; overall: 14.8 x 12.1 x 0.7 cm (5 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in.)

Panel Diptych Announcing Consulship Justinian
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The Early Byzantine Period, spanning from the 4th to the 7th century, was a time of artistic and cultural flourishing in the Eastern Roman Empire. This captivating era is beautifully represented by a variety of exquisite artifacts. One such artifact is a stunning silver bowl dating back to c. 350-600. Its intricate design showcases the skilled craftsmanship prevalent during this period. Another remarkable piece is a buckle adorned with an embossed head in profile, crafted from gold, lapis lazuli, and glass between 400-600. A chain with two pendants and a cross made of gold with granulation and garnet from the 500s exemplifies the religious significance attached to jewelry during this time. Similarly, a button made of rock crystal featuring a garnet mounted in a gold granulated star reflects both elegance and symbolism. In terms of dining utensils, we find an extraordinary fork with an animal hoof finial (ornament) made of silver dating back to the 300s. Alongside it lies an equally impressive silver spoon from the same era. Religious relics were also highly valued during this period as demonstrated by a phylactery reliquary pendant made of copper alloy around c. 500-700. Its intricate design suggests its importance as both an object for veneration and protection. Jewelry played an essential role in Byzantine society; one can marvel at an earring (one of pair) crafted from gold, pearls, glass, and emeralds dating back to the 600s - truly representing opulence at its finest. Cosmetics were not overlooked either; behold a cosmetic jar created using gold filigree embellished with sapphire and rock crystal originating from the 500s - showcasing beauty beyond measure. Chains adorned with pendants became popular fashion statements during this era; one example features enamel work alongside glass on early 500s gold chain holding two crosses - a testament to the fusion of artistry and faith.