ANCIENT BYZANTINE SILVER PIN

A very fine pin with a dove on top. An excellent example of Byzantine art. Expertly cleaned. A proper antiquity for a true collector

Size - 11.7 cm

In Byzantine art the dove with tucked wings represents the Holy Spirit that appeared over the head of Christ as he was baptized by Saint John the Forerunner. The dove became an emblem or token of truth and innocence.

Doves have widely been known as symbols of reconciliation, peace and love

Age: 1200-1400 AD

Provenance: Formerly acquired at the ancient art market in Vienna, Austria in 1994