Plaque with an Eros, 4th–5th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Bone, traces of red and blue paint, Overall: 3 9/16 x 2 3

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Plaque with an Eros, 4th–5th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Bone, traces of red and blue paint, Overall: 3 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in. ( x 6 x cm), Ivories-Bone, Bone plaques were used to decorate couches, chests, and other furniture. Some were carved in relief; others were carved in intaglio with the incised designs often filled with colored wax. Both styles could be used on the same object

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Size: 3324px × 4830px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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