Bloodstone Cameo with Saint George
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.41
Bearing the image of Saint George, one of the Byzantine Empire’s most popular saints, this cameo served as a powerful devotional and protective device. Close physical contact with a holy image was believed to enhance its effectiveness, creating a strong bond between the worshi...
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135909
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CC0
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1959.41
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| largeImageUrl | https://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1959.41/1959.41_web.jpg |
| iiifBase | https://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1959.41/1959.41_web.jpg |
| imageCount | 1 |
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