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BZ.1950.15, Holy Rider Amulet

BZ.1950.15, Holy Rider Amulet

Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks Museum

Early Byzantine, sixth–seventh century

Bronze, 5.4 cm x 5.1 cm x 0.08 cm (2 1/8 in. x 2 in. x 1/16 in.)

Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss acquired this amulet from the Beirut dealer Elias (Elie) Bustros through Royall Tyler on August 1 and September 14, 1949; the Blisses gave the amulet to Dumbarton Oaks in August 1950.