This ivory plaque formed the center panel of a devotional three-panel icon. It shows the Virgin and Child under a canopy, flanked by angels with their hands raised in adoration. While the Christ Child blesses the viewer with his outstretched right hand, the Virgin softly touches his leg, a intimate gesture that stresses the close relationship between mother and son, assuring the beholder of the power of the Virgin's intercessory prayers.For the latest information about this object, panels; triptychs; icons; relief, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Macedonian DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
This thin silver piece shows a pair of almond-shaped eyes above an inscription that translates: "In fulfillment of a vow." The words identify the plaquette as a votive, or offering, left by pilgrims at a shrine in order to ask for divine assistance, or to give thanks for a miraculous cure (with reference to the healed body part). The practice of leaving votives at shrines continues to this day.For the latest information about this object, plaques; votives, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: [Translation] In fulfillment of a vowReign: Style:
This thin silver piece shows a female saint with an inscription that translates as: "Lord, help." It was a votive, or offering, left by pilgrims at a shrine in order to ask for divine assistance, or to give thanks for a miraculous cure. The practice of leaving votives at shrines continues to this day.For the latest information about this object, plaques; votives, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: [Transcription] K [Y]PIE BOHOI;
[Translation] Lord, helpReign: Style:
Crosses like this one were attached to church walls or furniture as dedicatory offerings.For the latest information about this object, crosses (objects), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: [Translation] For the prayer and salvation of Thomas, son of Isaac, and of all his household. Amen.Reign: Style: