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Sixth Century Nativity

This ivory panel depicts the Adoration of the Magi in the upper portion and the Nativity of Jesus in the lower portion. The piece dates from the sixth century and was probably made in Egypt or Syria.
This ivory panel depicts the Adoration of the Magi in the upper portion and the Nativity of Jesus in the lower portion. The piece dates from the sixth century and was probably made in Egypt or Mesopotamia.

2 comments on “Sixth Century Nativity

  1. Manuel Garcia Lamas

    Is one of the first representations of the adoration with the veiled hands of the magicians

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