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Source Description
The celebration of the Divine Liturgy is one of the most important ceremonies in the Christian Church. This pair of lampstands is part of a silver service (with Walters 57.645, 57.642, 57.644, 57.649, 57.646, 57.650, and 57.638) that is one of only four to survive from the first "golden age" of Byzantium (6th century). Each of the vessels in this service performed a sacred function in the liturgical service. Lamps, either suspended or placed on stands, illuminated the silver with a soft glow. The lamps burned perfumed oil, which added a heavenly fragrance. This silver service was found in Syria in 1910, in the village of Kurin. The Greek form of its name, Kaper Koraon, is inscribed on several pieces in the treasure, including a chalice, which reads: "...treasure of the Church of St. Sergios of the village of Kaper Koraon." Almost all of the vessels record the names of donors who gave pieces from their private dinner services in fulfillment of a vow, to gain divine blessing, or in prayer for salvation.
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Document identity
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77413
label
Pair of Lampstands
core
obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
https://purl.thewalters.org/art/VO.73 (57.634, 57.635)
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1
Source metadata
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77413
sourceUrl
https://purl.thewalters.org/art/VO.73 (57.634, 57.635)
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Pair of Lampstands
description
The celebration of the Divine Liturgy is one of the most important ceremonies in the Christian Church. This pair of lampstands is part of a silver service (with Walters 57.645, 57.642, 57.644, 57.649, 57.646, 57.650, and 57.638) that is one of only four to survive from the first "golden age" of Byzantium (6th century). Each of the vessels in this service performed a sacred function in the liturgical service. Lamps, either suspended or placed on stands, illuminated the silver with a soft glow. The lamps burned perfumed oil, which added a heavenly fragrance. This silver service was found in Syria in 1910, in the village of Kurin. The Greek form of its name, Kaper Koraon, is inscribed on several pieces in the treasure, including a chalice, which reads: "...treasure of the Church of St. Sergios of the village of Kaper Koraon." Almost all of the vessels record the names of donors who gave pieces from their private dinner services in fulfillment of a vow, to gain divine blessing, or in prayer for salvation.
provenance
[Excavated in Syria, 1908-1910]; Tawfic Abucasem, Hama and Port Said, ca. 1913, by purchase; Joseph Brummer, Paris, ca. 1928, by purchase; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1929, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
ca. 550 (Late Antique)
citationUrl
https://purl.thewalters.org/art/VO.73 (57.634, 57.635)
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CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
candlesticks
stands
imageCount
1
pageCount
1
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
52
height
17.2
depth
16
dimensionsRaw
Walters 57.634: H: 20 1/2 x W: 6 3/4 x D: 6 5/16 in. (52 x 17.2 x 16 cm);Walters 57.635: H: 21 1/16 x W: 6 11/16 x D: 6 5/16 in. (53.5 x 17 x 16 cm); W across top of each candle holder: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Source extras
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Byzantine
inscriptions
[Transcription] 57.634: + Σέργις (καὶ) Συμεώνης (καὶ) Δανιὴλ (καὶ) Θωμᾶς υἱοὶ Μαξιμίνου κώμη Καπρο Κοραω εὐξάμενοι / τὴν εὐχὴν ἀπέδωκαν τῶ ἁγίου Σεργίου (καὶ) Βάχχου + 57.635: + Σέργις (καὶ) Συμεὼν (καὶ) Δανιὴλ (καὶ) Θωμᾶς υἱοὶ Μαξιμίνου κώμη Καπρο Κοραω / + εὐξάμενοι τὴν εὐχὴν ἀπέδωκαν τῶ ἁγίου Σεργίου (καὶ) Βάχχου; [Translation] 57.634 in two lines around the lower edge of the apron of the base: + Having prayed
Maximinus’ sons Sergius
Symeonus
Daniel
and Thomas [from] the village of Kaper Koraon presented their prayer to the [Church] of Saint Sergius and Bacchus.57.635: + Having prayed
Maximinus’ sons Sergius
Symeon
Daniel
and Thomas [from the] village of Kaper Koraon presented their prayer to the [Church] of Saint Sergius and Bacchus.
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silver
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6640
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BYZ
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none
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1
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0
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photo
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