Two-Sided Pendant with the Archangel Michael and Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Unknown

1200 or later · Serpentine · Medieval Art

This personal icon shows the archangel Michael on one side and the prophet Daniel on the other. To the Byzantine faithful, Daniel symbolized the salvation promised to believers.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1200 or later

Medium

Serpentine

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Hayford Peirce, 1987