Leo Scepter

This small ivory scepter, carved on both sides, provides inscriptions both identifying the figures and psalm verses9. The front depicts Christ in the center, flanked by Peter (left) and Paul (right). The back shows the Virgin Mary in the center crowning Leo VI (left) as emperor with the attendance of the archangel Gabriel to the right of the Virgin. The main inscription (starting on the front arch and moving to the back) reads, "Lord in Your power the emperor Leo will rejoice/and in Your salvation he will exult exceedingly" (Ps. 20:2)

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