Plate with Monogram

Unknown

610–613 · Silver, niello · Medieval Art

Plates like this were made in sets for use in wealthy homes. The Greek letters at the ends of the cross-shaped monogram may refer to the owner, Theodore A(?). The control stamps on the back of the plate date it early in the reign of the emperor Heraclius (610–41).

Artist

Unknown

Date

610–613

Medium

Silver, niello

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1952