Byzantine Art 2

7. Jeweled Bracelet: These type of bracelet were very valuable in the byzantine empire. They were more luxurious than Egypitian jewels. Jewlery was very popular in the empire.
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8. Icon with Saint Demetrios: this icon shows saint Demetrios ready to fight for the Christians. He was the most famous millitary saint. He was important in places like Greece. The church valued him a lot. Icons in millitary uniform are strange in the early byzantine empire.
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9.Gold belt end: These were made by the Avars. The Avars had a close relationship with the Byzantines. The Byzantine people gave the Avars gold and silver in exchange of protection.
*http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/170003944?rpp=20&pg=1&ft=theodora+byzantine&pos=19

10.Book cover with Byzantine icon of the crucifixion: Byzantine ivories were very valuable. They were used in books or churches. This ivory was from a byzantine icon.the cover also contains a sapphire seal, located to the right of Saint John



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