Cameo with the Archangel Michael, probably late 14th century

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Cameo with the Archangel Michael, probably late 14th century, Byzantine, Sardonyx, Overall: 1 1/8 x 13/16 x 3/16 in. ( x x cm), Lapidary Work-Sardonyx, The archangel Michael, commander of the heavenly host, became one of the most popular saints during Byzantium's last centuries. Depictions usually show him in the robes worn by the Byzantine emperor or dressed in armor

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Size: 3970px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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