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Mitre. 'Rum' (Anatolian Greek), 17th c. Argyroupolis (Gümüşhane), Turkey. Benaki Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 17, 2016 at 4:49pm
Mitre of a Greek-Orthodox bishop or abbot. From Argyroupolis (Gümüşhane), in the eastern Pontos. 'Rum' (Anatolian Greek); made in the 17th century, but restored in 1791. (Partly gilt) silver and semi-precious stones. Height: 25 cm. (Benaki Museum, Athens).
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Tags: Anatolia, Greek-Orthodox, Pontos., Rum, Turkey
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  • Peter Hoesli March 19, 2016 at 1:04pm

    Dear Jean-Marie; This is most impressive. With kind regards. Peter

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