The CloistersIvoriessecond half of the 6th century (?)Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City is a ivories from Syria or Egypt (Alexandria) created in second half of the 6th century (?) using ivory measuring 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (15 x 12 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (15 x 12 cm) |
| Classification | Ivories |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Musée du Louvre, Département des Objets d’Art, Paris (OA 3317) |
| Date | second half of the 6th century (?) |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria or Egypt (Alexandria). 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City?
Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City created?
Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City dates to second half of the 6th century (?).
What material is Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City made from?
Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City is crafted from ivory.
Where does Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City originate?
Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City originates from Syria or Egypt (Alexandria).
Is Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City in the public domain?
Tusk Fragment with Apostle (Saint Mark?) on Throne, Surrounded by Followers in Front of a City is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.