A Byzantine turquoise icon, 10th/11th century Turquoise matrix with brown inclusions. High rectangular plate with Maria orans in mid-relief on the obverse side and the inscription, "MP CV" on the sides. The reverse side shows a cross and the inscription "IC XC". Dented edges, glued break. Height 10 cm. historic, historical, ancient world, ancient world, ancient times, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, fine arts, art, art object, art objects, artful, precious, collectible, collector's item, collectibles, collector's items, rarit,

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Size: 2355px × 3673px
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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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