Ivory Consular Diptychs
By
Katherine Underwood

Consular Diptychs are of immense artistic value, but even above that is their historical value.  Through the hand of the Ivory sculptor we are given a glimpse into an age, that might otherwise remain obscure.  These small, but luxurious pieces of ivory sculpture offer historical insight into the late Roman and Early Byzantine Empires.  Of all the remaining sculpture and paintings of this time the Ivory Consular Diptychs are among the most important.Consular Diptychs are of immense artistic value, but even above that is their historical value.  Through the hand of the Ivory sculptor we are given a glimpse into an age, that might otherwise remain obscure.  These small, but luxurious pieces of ivory sculpture offer historical insight into the late Roman and Early Byzantine Empires.  Of all the remaining sculpture and paintings of this time the Ivory Consular Diptychs are among the most important.



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