Royal Academy of Arts Byzantium Exhibit

An enamel icon illustrating the Archangel Michael, from Constantinople, 12th Century
Photo per gentile concessione delle Procuratoria di San Marco/Cameraphoto Arte, Venice

Age of Splendor
The 1,000 year Empire produced many jewels of art. This is an enamel icon illustrating the Archangel Michael, from Constantinople, 12th century.

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