The Attarouthi Treasure - Silver Dove, 500–650, Made in Attarouthi, Syria, Byzantine, Silver, Overall (with wings): 3 5/8 x 6 1/4 x 2 11/16 in. (9.2 x 15.8 x 6.8 cm), Metalwork-Silver, The dove, with wings spread and feet tucked up as if in flight, represents the Holy Spirit that appeared over the head of Christ as he was baptized by Saint John the Forerunner (John 1:32). Early authors mention the presence of doves over altars in churches from Constantinople to Tours in France
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Attarouthi Treasure, Silver Dove, 500–650, Attarouthi, Syria, Byzantine, Silver, Overall, wings, 3 5/8 x 6 1/4 2 11/16, 9.2 15.8 6.8 cm, Metalwork-Silver, dove, wings spread, feet tucked, up, if, flight, represents, Holy Spirit, appeared, head, Christ, baptized, Saint John, Forerunner, John 1, 32, Early authors, mention, presence, doves, altars, churches, Constantinople, Tours, France
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