Amulet with a Military Saint

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6th–9th century · Bronze · Islamic Art

A military saint holding a cross-topped spear in one hand and a shield in the other stabs a snake. This image is closely related to another popular image known as the Holy Rider in which a mounted horseman kills a foe. These images evoked power and the triumph of good over evil.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–9th century

Medium

Bronze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1912