Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne. From an illuminated manuscript by Gregory of Nazianzus. Imperatrice de Constantinople, MS 510. Handcoloured lithograph by Villain after an illustration by Horace de Viel-Castel from his Collection des costumes, armes et meubles pour servir à l'histoire de la France (Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture to be used in the history of France), Treuttel & Wurtz, Bossange, 1827.

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