The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke
Unknown Artist
early 9th century
Medium
Gilded silver, gold, enamel worked in cloisonné, and niello
Dimensions
Overall (with lid): 1 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 2 13/16 in. (2.7 x 10.3 x 7.1 cm) lid only: 2 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. (7.1 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm) vessel only: 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 4 in. (2.2 x 7.5 x 10.1 cm)
Classification
Enamels-Cloisonné
Culture
Byzantine
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number
17.190.715a, b
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About this artwork
This the fieschi morgan staurotheke from Byzantine, dating from early 9th century, reflects the artistic and spiritual values of the medieval Christian world. The precious materials underscore the object's liturgical importance and the value placed on beautifying sacred spaces. The work, executed in gilded silver, gold, enamel worked in cloisonné, and niello, This work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.