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Capital with Virgin and Child

Armenian

late 5th–6th century

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Capital with Virgin and Child, Tuff, Armenian — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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Title: Capital with Virgin and Child

Date: late 5th–6th century

Geography: Made in Dvin, Armenia

Culture: Armenian

Medium: Tuff

Dimensions: with estimated weight by SR: 13 3/8 × 22 1/16 × 18 1/2 in., 189.4 lb. (34 × 56 × 47 cm, 85.9 kg)

Classification: Sculpture

Credit Line: History Museum of Armenia, Yerevan (2604-3)

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