Letters from an Inscription

Byzantine

early 20th century (original dated 9th century)

Not on view

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Title: Letters from an Inscription
Date: early 20th century (original dated 9th century)
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Plaster cast, painted tesserae
Dimensions: Overall (attached with 43.48.3, .4, .5): 25 1/4 x 47 1/2 x 2 in. (64.1 x 120.7 x 5.1 cm)
Classification: Reproductions-Mosaics
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1943
Object Number: 43.48.3–.5
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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