~131 Marriage Belt with Bridal Couple, Christ, and Pagan Deities

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TitleMarriage Belt

Creator nameUnknown

Creator nationality/cultureByzantine

Creator roleJeweler

Creation datec. AD 570–630

Object typeJewelry

MaterialsGold

Dimensionsl: 75.5 cm

LocationDumbarton Oaks Collection, Washington, D.C.

http://museum.doaks.org/Obj27445

Accession numberBZ.1937.33

SubjectsJesus Christ--ArtMarriage customs and rites, MedievalGold jewelry, Byzantine

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