Vintage Postcard 1972 Lambs Bird Basilica San Vitale Ravenna Italy Byzantine Art
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- SizeContinental (6 x 4 in)
- ConditionGood
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Social History: Mailed to Miss D Hofman in Edinburgh, Scotland, the personal note captures a moment of traveler’s fatigue and cultural appreciation:"Sunday. I seem to have been in trains & stations for days! — Hope it accomplishes something positive. Your mohair jacket WONDERFUL!"Scene: Magnificent detail of early Christian art: a carved Byzantine capital and its decorative pulvino (impost block) from the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.The relief carving on the pulvino features two lambs facing a central golden cross. This early Christian motif symbolizes the faithful seeking salvation. Interestingly, their stylized, slender proportions often lead viewers to remark that they resemble small horses.Above the arch, a beautiful mosaic depicts two birds perched on an ornate fruit basket, representing abundance and the paradise of the afterlifePostal: A circular date stamp from Birmingham, England, dated 7 Feb 1972, and a distinct blue souvenir handstamp from the Basilica in Ravenna. These courtesy marks were common for 1970s travelers to verify their visit to the site.Era: Early 1970sSize: Continental 6 x 4"Type: DA FOTOCOLOR EKTACHROME — Riproduzione Vietata (Reproduction Prohibited)Publisher: Ediz. Salberoli — RavennaCondition: Minor corner bumping, light age toning.This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.
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