The Throne of Maximian is a 6th century episcopal throne that was crafted for Bishop Maximianus of Ravenna. The Bishop's seat, or cathedra, is composed of ivory panels, carved with scene from the Bible, installed in a wooden frame. The Byzantine era chair is on display at the Archiepiscopal Museum in Ravenna, Italy. - AsNotedIn
<| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0545/00/00 | Throne of Maximian is, probably, commissioned by Justinian I as a gift for Maximianus when he appointed Maimian the new Bishop of Ravenna, 545-553. | ||||||
| 0550/00/00 | Maximianus of Ravenna | Vocation | A cathedra of wood and ivory is carved in Constantinople (probably), for Bishop Maximianus of Ravenna. It is now on display at the Archiepiscopal Museum, Ravenna. | Metropolitan Cathedral of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ | Ravenna |
| Particulars for Throne of Maximian: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Art | expression of creative skill and imagination such as painting or sculpture | |
| Art Period | Byzantine Art | ||
| Cultural Affiliation | Byzantine Empire | Eastern Roman Empire | |
| Furniture | Cathedra | a chair of a bishop in his church | |
| Furniture | Chair | a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs | |
| Cultural Affiliation | Christian | a person who believe in the teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, Christ | |
| Area of Design | Decorative Arts | ||
| Object | Furniture | large movable objects used to make a space suitable for living or working | |
| Organic | Ivory | hard creamy-white modified dentine that composes the tusks of a tusked mammal such as an elephant, walrus or narwhal | |
| Sight Category | Object | ||
| Fine Art | Relief Sculpture | ||
| Art Type | Sculpture | ||
| Furnishing | Throne | a ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or similar figure | |
| Building Material | Wood | ||
| Historic Use | Work of Art | ||
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