Plate with Monogram, 610–613, Byzantine, Silver, niello, Overall: 5 1/4 x 15/16 in. (13.3 x 2.4 cm), Metalwork-Silver, 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)
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Plate, Monogram, 610–613, Byzantine, Silver, niello, Overall, 5 1/4 x 15/16, 13.3 2.4 cm, Metalwork-Silver, Plates, sets, wealthy homes, Greek letters, ends, cross-shaped monogram, refer, owner, Theodore, control stamps, back, plate date, early, reign, emperor Heraclius, 610–41
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