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01-Apr-2017 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Kariye Museum SW Arcosolium march 2017 2404.jpg

In the paracclession there are four recesses (arcosolia) that once housed sarcophagi of people who were buried here.
This is the southwestern one. It was for Michael Tornike (who was Grand Constable for Andronikos Palaiogolos). Only traces of him and his wife to his right are visible. A mosaic cross is in the centre of the arch above, to the left in the arch is a mosaic portrait of Michael Tornike in monk's robes, to the right again in mosaic his wife, both damaged.
The frame shows Christ in the centre, two archangels on either side.

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