Plaque with Saint Paul, 550–600, Made in Antioch or Kaper Koraon (?), Byzantine, Silver, originally partially gilt, Overall: 10

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Plaque with Saint Paul, 550–600, Made in Antioch or Kaper Koraon (?), Byzantine, Silver, originally partially gilt, Overall: 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 9/16 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Silver, The typical image of Saint Paul—with a long face, receding hairline, and pointed beard—was established during the first centuries of the Christian church. Here Paul holds a book, an appropriate symbol for the author of many of the texts of the New Testament

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Size: 3840px × 5120px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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