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Enthroned images of the Virgin and the Christ Child appear in churches throughout the Byzantine era. Here the Child's future role is emphasized by the angels who hold the cross and the lance and sponge of his crucifixion.
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Title: Icon with Virgin and the Christ Child
Date: ca. 1500 or later
Culture: Russian or Greek
Medium: Elephant ivory
Dimensions: Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 5/16 in. (7.9 x 6.4 x 0.8 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Object Number: 41.100.163
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