BZ.1945.7, Boss with Chrismon
Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks Museum
Early Byzantine, late fifth–early sixth century
Limestone, 35.6 cm x 35.6 cm x 8.3 cm (14 in. x 14 in. x 3 1/4 in.)
Mildred Barnes Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss acquired this boss from the Beirut dealer Elias (Elie) Bustros in 1940. The sculpture was held in customs in France during the Second World War and was not received at Dumbarton Oaks until December 1945.