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Mirror plaque decorated with crosses, birds, and flowers
UnknownByzantine period 4th century - Byzantine period 6th century
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
A large group of plaster, pottery, and stone plaques inlaid with glass mirrors have been discovered in tombs. Some bear religious symbols – the cross, the menorah, or the figure of Tyche-Fortuna, the Roman goddess of good fortune. The plaques were believed to provide protection from evil forces by deflecting the harm inflicted back upon the source of the evil.
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- Title: Mirror plaque decorated with crosses, birds, and flowers
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Byzantine period 4th century - Byzantine period 6th century
- Location: Provenance unknown
- Type: Plaque
- Rights: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
- External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
- Medium: Plaster and pigment
- Exhibition: Cradle of Christianity, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, Spring 2000 - Winter 2001
- Dimensions: D: 13 cm
- Curator: Mevorah, David
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