Earthenware bowl with incised and carved decoration in a white slip under a yellowish glaze, Byzantium, Corinth?; 12th century. H: c. 6; Diam: 16.5 cm, Inv. no. 30/1969. © The David Collection. While segments of Byzantine art – painting, work in ivory...

At the start of the seventh century, the eastern Mediterranean—from Syria through Egypt and across North Africa—was central to the spiritual and political heart of the Byzantine Empire, ruled from Constantinople (modern Istanbul). Yet, by the end of the...

Unknown artist, Enamel icon with Archangel Michael, Silver gilt, gold cloisonne©, stones. 46 x 35 cm, Procuratoria di San Marco, Venezia. Photo per gentile concessione delle Procuratoria di San Marco/Cameraphoto Arte, Venice LONDON.-From October 2008,...