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c. 300-400 - Most likely used to hold jewelry or something equally valuable. Decorated with Greek and Roman figures, showcasing their popularity even with the introduction and spread of Christianity.
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c. 200-300 - Floor mosaic tile, most likely part of a larger floor mosaic. Peacocks were common in Roman and Byzantine art, and represented renewal of spring and paradise.
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c. 200-400 - Byzantines believed that rock crystal was magical and had healing properties.
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c. 200-400 - Created in the form of a temple, this dish was most likely used as a saltcellar.
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c. 312 - Carved after Christianity was recognized as a legal faith.
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c. 350-400 - Bowl base which depicts Christ in several scenes of miracles.
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c. 350-500 - Standardized weight. The depiction of Athene shows the popularity of Greek figures in the Early Byzantine Era.
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c. 300-500 - Chariot mount, possibly made in Gaul.
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c. 500-550 - Marble and glass floor mosaic which most likely adorned the floor of a public building.
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c. 500s - Carved from the cross section of an elephant's tusk, this container was most likely used to carry the bread of the Eucharist to those who were unable to attend service.
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c. 500s - Flask depicting the Magi coming to present their gifts to Christ.
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c. 500-550 - Once thought to be the Holy Grail, this chalice has been attributed to the city of Antioch. However, the most recent categorization is possibly a lamp.
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c. 521 - Presented by Justinian to an elected consul of the Roman Senate.
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c. 537/538 - Bathhouses were built through donations from citizens. Many had intricate mosaic floors and marble sculptures.
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c. 539-550 - Neck ring that most likely belonged to an aristocrat or a general associated with the Byzantine court.
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c. mid 500-700s - Molded glass bottle depicting saints, most likely made in Syria.
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c. 583 - Possibly the insignia of office for someone closely connected to the imperial court in Constantinople. Each of the thirteen coins are stamped with the portrait of previous emperors and state "Constantinopolis obryzum" (pure gold of Constantinople), proving they were minted in the capital.
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c. 600-700 - Part of a treasure belonging to the Avars, a nomadic warrior tribe. This goblet depicts the personification of the four ecclesiastical centers of the Byzantine empire.
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c. 600s - Textile which depicts scenes from the life of Joseph. Most likely was part of a piece of children's clothing.
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c. 500-700 - An example of pierced-work jewelry that was popular during this era.
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c. 500-700 - An early form of a chandelier. Oil-filled glass bowls hung from the round openings.
