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Byzantine Doors
Artist: Staurachius
Date: 1070
• These doors were commissioned by Pantaleone, consul of Amalfi in Constantinople. They were made in Teodoro
• There are 54 scenes from the life of Christ, apostles, prophets, and symbols
• These doors were originally the main central doors on the exterior side. They were damaged in the fire and, after being restored, were moved to the interior of the Holy door
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