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Wooden door of the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1486
№ 0458 · Artifact

Wooden door of the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1486

Door of the Church of the Holy Apostles (Surb Arakelots). Woodcarver: Abraham Sevantsi, 1486.

The upper part of the door is carved in relief with human figures: at the top, six haloed figures are seated on each side, and in the centre, under arches, stands a crowned figure, with standing and kneeling figures beside it. Below is a large round interlaced ornament. The door is framed with interlace patterns and Armenian inscriptions.

Archive No.
0458
Date
1486
Place
Unknown
Region
Armenia
Topics
Churches & monasteriesArt

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