by
Meaghan McCarthy and Chris Daenzer

In the above picture, in the upper right hand corner hang the Diptych of the Consul
Justinian, from early Byzantium, around 521. Before Justinian was appointed emperor he was
consul for the east and had this diptych made for celebration of his consulship. At the
four corners are lions heads emerging into a brush of leaves, with the center of each leaf
framing an inscription to the senate.
Medieval NewYork | MMA Medieval Main | Gold
Jewelry | Silver Artifacts | Caskets | Stone Carvings | Ivory Plaques
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