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Back of the processional cross called “Croce di Agnello” conserved in the Archiepiscopal Museum of Ravenna.
The cross, result of many restoration works, mostly it is believed to have been created between the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
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Figure of a man kneeling and praying

Moses takes off his sandals in front of the burning bush; an angel and St John the Baptist, inside a clipeus, are depicted in the scene.

Two clipei with busts of bearded men with identified inscriptions

The Transfiguration scene. Christ stands in the middle blessing; he is surrounded by the figures of Eljah and Moses; on the ground the Apostles John, Peter and Jack are represented kneeling.

Icon of the Mother of God sitting on a throne with Christ Child; she is surrounded by Prophets.

Three clipei with busts of the Apostles Andrew, Bartholomew, Mark with inscriptions

Frieze with a geometrical pattern forming swastikes; and symbols of the Zodiac

Mosaic floor with geometrical patterns and two menorahs

Detail of a mosaic with the head of a man

Wheel of the Zodiac with the symbols of the Signs and the Four Seasons

Mosaic floor; the frame is decorated with a weaving ribbon and the symbols of the twelve months.

Wheel with the symbols of the Sun, the Moon and the Twelve Months

Wheel with the symbols of the Twelve Months and the Four Seasons

Internal view from the ambulatory with columns of different marbles and wall plates of marbles

Huge cross with a circle and biblical scenes

Cover of the manuscript decorated with patterns made of different type of spirals.

Celing of a building, probably a mosque

Buinding made of stone with a dome

View of a buindling with a little dome, made of stone: Ardashir's Palace