Kristin's+Byzantine+and+Muslim+Exhibit

=__**Cloisonné Pendant**__= Islamic (Egyptian), 11the century Gold: fabricated from wire and strips of sheet; set with cloissonné enamel and turquoise; originally outlined with strung pearls and/or stones 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.5 x 3.5 cm)

The pendant incorporates in its gold work the basic vocabulary that dominated jewelry production in the Fatimid - Arabic dynasty that ruled 908-1171 domains into the second half of the eleventh-century and perhaps alter, except that rather than using granulation to highlight the filigree decoration, the goldsmith inset a plaque of cloisonné enamel as embellishment. The translucent green and opaque white and red **enamels - a glassy substance** appear to have compositions consistent with what is known of Islamic glass making and glazing technology of the period.Mostly only rich people could afford a piece of art.

__**Current Event :**__

When people enter the "Legendary Istanbul " exhibition they notice all of th ancient things. It feels like you have walked into a time machine and gone back to ancient times. You will learn all about the Byzantine and Roman Empires. to learn more go to: [|http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/03/in-istanbul-8000-years-of-history/?scp=5&sq=byzantine&st=cse]

__**About Ancient Byzantine:**__ Ancient Byzantine was at first a large empire. Though through time it became small. When It was at its largest it covered over the Mediterranean Sea. In the end it only had a handful of cities left.

to see the map please go to: [|http://byzantium.seashell.net.nz/articlemain.php?artid=mapbase_565]