Nine plates ordered by emperor Herakleios (r. 610–41) to celebrate his victory over the Persians. They portray the Biblical story where the shepherd boy David defeats the giant Goliath.Starting fromthe top.....
1. The Summoning of David
Cyprus Museum, Nicosia
2. David Anointed by Samuel
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. 17.190.398
3.David’s Confrontation with His Brother Eliab
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. 17.190.395
4.The Presentation of David to Saul
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. 17.190.397
5.David Slaying the Lion
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. 17.190.394
6.David Slaying the Bear
Cyprus Museum, Nicosia
7.The Arming of David
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. 17.190.399
8. CENTRE Battle of David and Goliath
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. 17.190.396
9. David’s Marriage to Michal
Cyprus Museum, Nicosia

Original diam 14cm (small) 27.6cm (medium) and 49.5 (large)