Post-Byzantine Miniature Art
09.05.2011
"The Holder", Venetian reliquary made of rock crystal and silver-gilt binding, early 15th century
An impressive reliquary glass, one of the most valuable objects of miniature art kept at the Vatopedi Monastery. It is a representative Venetian work,...
09.05.2011
Katzion, tribute of Bishop Vissarion Pavlovich, year 1735
An elaborate katzion (height 30,6 cm.), which, according to a Slavonic inscription on the rim of its vessel, was dedicated in 1735...
09.05.2011
Glass of Chinese origin, late 14th-15th century.
Small ceramic cup, probably of Chinese origin. It has a characteristic transparent green glaze (like celadon). The container...
09.05.2011
Katzion, work by George Vrysas, year 1737
The elaborate silver katzion was made in 1737 by the goldsmith George Vryssas. An identical katzion of the Vatopedi Monastery, made...
09.05.2011
Ellipsoidal-shaped disc, late 16th century.
The disc has an ellipsoidal shape (maximum diameter 39,3 cm) and consists of two pieces, the rim and the bottom....
09.05.2011
Reliquary of Saint Mercury, year 1813
An elaborate octagonal-shaped box - reliquary (34X28 cm) that covers the casket of Saint Mercury. It is the work of...
09.05.2011
Encolpion of Makarios, Metropolitan of Corinth (1507-1517), early 16th century.
Small reliquary (height 6 cm.), dating from the early 16th century. It is the only work of miniature art...
09.05.2011
Reliquary of Saint Florus, year 1818
An elaborate octagonal-shaped reliquary box (34X28 cm) that covers the casket of Saint Floris. It is the work of...