Battle of David and Goliath

This is the largest plate in the set. During the war, it is said that Heraclius fought the Persian general Razatis in single-handed combat, an event which is perhaps evoked in the depiction of David's defeat of Goliath. Imperial imagery is present also on the middle-sized plates, where ceremonial scenes from the biblical king's life are set before the arcade of a palace. Their style is a conscious reference to classical art.

Made in Constantinople
Dimensions: Overall: 49.4 x 6.6 cm, 5780g. Foot: 20.6 x 1.9 cm
Source: Metropolitan Museum, New York Accession Number: 17.190.396

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