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THE EMPRESS THEODORA AND HER COURT (DETAIL) – MUSAIC DATED TO BETWEEN 546 AND 548 – THE CHURCH OF SAN VITALE, RAVENNA, ITALY

The  imperial cloak of  purple  violet with  which is covered  Theodora, the wife of Emperor Justinian,  is embroidered near the border with the figure of the three Magi.
Tunic with jeweled embroidery, diadem with double  row of pearls with pendants, earrings,rich jeweled collar sewn on the  fabric that covers completely the shoulders (maniakion).
A patrician with embroidered blanket, closed as penula but much richer, and striped tunic embroidered with precious stones  (patagi).

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