Plaque with Saint Peter, 550–600, Byzantine, Silver, niello, originally partially gilt, Overall: 10 13/16 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 in. (27.4 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm), Metalwork-Silver, The typical image of Saint Peter—with a round face, short hair, and a beard—was established during the first centuries of the Christian church. Here Peter stands holding a cross and gesturing as if preaching
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Plaque, Saint Peter, 550–600, Byzantine, Silver, niello, originally partially gilt, Overall, 10 13/16 x 8 1/2 1/2, 27.4 21.6 1.3 cm, Metalwork-Silver, typical, image, Peter—, round face, short hair, beard— established, first centuries, Christian church, Peter stands, holding, cross, gesturing, if preaching
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