Icon with Saint Demetrios, 950–1000, Byzantine, Ivory, Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3/8in. ( x x 1cm), Ivories, Standing

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Icon with Saint Demetrios, 950–1000, Byzantine, Ivory, Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3/8in. ( x x 1cm), Ivories, Standing erect, a spear in his hand and a shield at his side, Saint Demetrios is shown ready to protect the Christian faithful. The name of the popular Byzantine military saint is inscribed in two parts in Greek

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Size: 3871px × 4838px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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