Flag of SyriaThe CloistersMetalwork10th-11th century

Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger is a metalwork from Syria created in 10th-11th century using lead measuring H: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); diam: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLead
DimensionsH: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); diam: 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork
DepartmentThe Cloisters
Credit LineStiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin—Skulpturensammlung und Museum für Byzantinische Kunst, Berlin (32/73)
Date10th-11th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Syria. Flag of Syria

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger?

Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger created?

Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger dates to 10th-11th century.

What material is Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger made from?

Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger is crafted from lead.

Where does Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger originate?

Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger originates from Syria.

Is Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger in the public domain?

Pilgrim Token with Image of Saint Symeon Stylites the Younger is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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