Medallion with the Head of a Saint

14th–15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 303

Although his identity is uncertain, the saint's high balding forehead and pointed beard are standard for images of Saint John Chrysostom.

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Title: Medallion with the Head of a Saint
Date: 14th–15th century
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Steatite
Dimensions: Overall: 1 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.7 x 3.1 x 0.6 cm)
Classification: Steatites
Credit Line: Gift of Miriam N. Rosen, 2002
Object Number: 2002.483.5
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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