BIZANTSKA ŠKRINJICA U ARHEOLOŠKOM MUZEJU ISTRE U PULI
Dino Milinović
Among holdings of Archaeological Museum Istria in Pula is a casket bone, which remains fairly unknown to Croatian scholars despite fact that, on several occasions, it was subject studies leading international experts ivory (Graeven, Goldschmidt, Weitzmann, Cutler). The casket, first mentioned church Piran, Slovenia, unique item collections. However, large number preserved exemplars kept treasuries, as well those belonging collections various countries (some 40 known exemplars) indicate that they are items were serially produced for rich clients. finest made ivory, though almost all cases some parts bone added. This indicates particular construction technique occasional shortages precious materials Middle Ages. A more detailed analysis showed accounts somewhat lesser quality reliefs and ornaments when compared works from same group caskets (for example Veroli London). What attracted attention these objects mostly classicizing style, fashion Constantinople 10 th century AD, indicated by figural ornament caskets. represented subjects span singular representation mythological figures (gods or heroes) elaborate, narrative episodes reminiscent friezes adorning late antique sarcophaguses. One characteristics belongs decorated reliefs, distinctive feature finer group. In addition question purpose this kind lock inserted its possible use), addressing iconographic interpretation, is, meaning models used carvers Byzantine period, interest. answer especially important assessing movement, programmatic reaching out classical heritage Antiquity, an characteristic restoration movement art culture, took place Byzantium during Macedonian dynasty century. Parody has often been due emphasis placed motifs such spirited putti depicted poses actions, frequent intertwining individual types ignorance superficiality with regard models. bears examples, comparisons can be found other works, even ones. thorough suggests repertory does not seem so unusual seen under light continual presence impulses. These impulses, pinned perennial Hellenism Ernst Kitzinger, like ever-present stream experience sinking ground resurfacing at regular cycles West (the Carolingian Renaissance the Ottonian Renaissance).