1 minThe first coin struck by the ancient Romans bore a Greek inscription.In the image, we can see the first coin struck by ancient Rome. It dates back to 326 BC, and the inscription reads in Greek “ΡΩMAIΩN” (Of...
1 minA 7th century Byzantine ringA ring from the 7th century, depicting a detailed and popular scene in Christian iconography
1 minA Byzantine marriage ring!A Byzantine marriage ring which has elements of the pagan Roman cultural past hidden within it.
1 minSixth century Byzantine amphora (hermitage)Repoussè involves embossing low and high reliefs by hammering the design into the reverse side of the object. The front side of the...
2 minA Byzantine Sardonyx case from the LouvreIt is from the 10th century A.D. The foot is a later addition. The gold mount is also a later addition in Paris Its Diametrer is: H....