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The church fathers identified by inscriptions on this small icon, Saints Basil, John Chrysostom, and Gregory [of Nazianzos], played a critical role in establishing church doctrine during the first centuries of Christianity.
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Title: Icon with Three Church Fathers
Date: ca. 1500 or later
Culture: Greek
Medium: Elephant ivory with dark stain
Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/4 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.130
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