КЪСНОСРЕДНОВЕКОВНА БРОНЗОВА МАТРИЦА С ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЕ НА АРХАНГЕЛ ГАВРАИЛ
LATE MEDIEVAL BRONZE DIE WITH IMAGE OF THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL

Summary/Abstract: The object of this work is a bronze die from the Late Middle Ages to produce appliques with image of the archangel Gabriel. The archangel is represented on the work surface. In above of image there is a three-row head incised inscription in abbreviation. It begins with "ʘ" (ό άγιος) and follow with the name (АР)ХА(ГГЕΛОС) (ГАВ)Р(Ι)Η(Λ). On this artefact Annunciation scene is a rare variant in which the archangel Gabriel give a flowers to the Mother of God. As a sign of reverence before it, the hands of the angel covered with a raiment. The use of this matrix is the preparation of applications with this scene. Perhaps this is just a part of the complex of composition with Mary presentation. Each image was locked in a circular medallion, positioned within the icons and crosses. The practice inlay images of characters from the Christian pantheon of objects begins at XI century. According to the written sources, gradually increasing the role of silver fittings of icons like inlays, as the background between they are filled with ornaments. Samples of different iconographic types are mainly made in the studios of the Byzantine capital. Their distribution contributes to the strengthening of popular stylistic traits and influences. Matrix probably made in a Constantinople workshop at the XII-XIII century.

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