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Justinian as Conqueror (Equestrian Emperor Triumphant or "The Barberini Ivory")

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SiteConstantinople
LocationTurkey
Date500-550
SubjectSculpture
PeriodByzantine Era
Materialivory
Dimensions34.2x26.8cm
CollectionFrance, Paris, Musee du Louvre
Inv. No.OA 9063
Saskia No.Kic-0108
SourceGardner, Art Through the Ages, 11th ed., chapter 12, plate 1
 Janson, History of Art, 6th ed., chapter 8, plate 38