Bust of Saint Nicholas

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Holding institution:
The Walters Art Museum
Data provider:
The Walters Art Museum
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Title:
Bust of Saint Nicholas
Date:
10th-11th century (Medieval)
Description:
Dynasty: Macedonian DynastyInscriptions: [Inscribed] In Greek: Saint Nicholas the Miracle-WorkerReign: Style:
Type:
stone
Type (Narrower):
Other Objects
Type (Broader):
Object
Subject:
Culture: Byzantine
Provenance:
Henry Walters, New York [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Joseph Brummer, New York, 1941, by purchase; Miss Julia R. Rogers, Baltimore, 1941, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1941, by gift.
Medium:
steatite intaglio
Extent:
Dimensions: W: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
41.229
Is part of:
BYZ
Medieval Art
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