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Source Description
In addition to representations of the Crucifixion and the Virgin, Byzantine crosses also show images of saints with specific powers. This bronze cross, which may have functioned as an altar or processional cross, depicts St. Blaise, a 4th-century physician and bishop of Sebaste (Armenia). His representation on a cross attests to the healing powers associated with him and his image.
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Document identity
localId
14419
label
Cross with Saint Blaise
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
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3
Source metadata
id
14419
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Cross with Saint Blaise
description
In addition to representations of the Crucifixion and the Virgin, Byzantine crosses also show images of saints with specific powers. This bronze cross, which may have functioned as an altar or processional cross, depicts St. Blaise, a 4th-century physician and bishop of Sebaste (Armenia). His representation on a cross attests to the healing powers associated with him and his image.
provenance
George Zacos, Istanbul and Geneva, by purchase; Constantin A. Marinescu (""Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd.""), New York, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1993, by purchase.
date
10th-11th century (Medieval)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
crosses (objects)
imageCount
3
pageCount
3
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
17.7
height
14.4
depth
0.3
dimensionsRaw
6 15/16 x 5 11/16 x 1/8 in. (17.7 x 14.4 x 0.3 cm)
Source extras
cul
Byzantine
dynasty
Macedonian Dynasty
med
copper alloy
creator_ids
6640
collection_ids
BYZ
exhibition_ids
none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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646e0ccb875ecf82
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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c0fccd9e90fd9bf8
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no
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no
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3
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photo
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11fb980b0e2cbb58
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no
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no