Casket with Warriors and Dancers, 11th century, Made in Constantinople, Byzantine, Ivory and bone; gilded copper mounts, 8 x 11

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Casket with Warriors and Dancers, 11th century, Made in Constantinople, Byzantine, Ivory and bone; gilded copper mounts, 8 x 11 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, If perchance you wish to exempt certain pagans from punishment, my Christ,/ May you spare for my sake Plato and Plutarch,/ For both were very close to your laws in both teaching and way of Even if they were unaware that you as God reign over all,/ In this matter only your charity is needed,/ Through which you are willing to save all me while asking nothing in return

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Size: 4800px × 4141px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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