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Silver censer, with gilding and niello. Antalya Museum, 1019 Kumluca (Korydalla), Byzantine period, 6th century

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Silver thurible adorned with scenes from the New Testament (from the left, the Nativity and Annunciation). The upper rim bears a niello inscription, with the donor's name: "To Virgin Mary, Mother of God, from Euthychianus, most humble Bishop".
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Title: Silver censer, with gilding and niello. Antalya Museum, 1019 Kumluca (Korydalla), Byzantine period, 6th century
Description:
Silver thurible adorned with scenes from the New Testament (from the left, the Nativity and Annunciation).
The upper rim bears a niello inscription, with the donor's name: "To Virgin Mary, Mother of God, from Euthychianus, most humble Bishop".

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