Post-Byzantine Miniature Art
15.12.2017
Chalice with cover from the church of Saint Nicholas of Tokati, year 1750
Chalice with lid (total height 49,5 cm.), which, according to the dedicatory inscription on the rim of its cup,...
09.05.2011
Temple-shaped box, work of Gerasimos of Sinope, year 1714
The box has the characteristic shape of a five-domed temple (height 31 cm). It consists of perforated cast elements, carefully processed, the...
09.05.2011
Introduction to the Post-Byzantine Miniature Art of the Monastery
There are numerous miniature art objects kept in the sacristy of the Vatopedi Monastery and they date back to approximately the middle of the...
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...