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In a painting from this historical state, a woman behind a tower at right peeks at a king in the center who sits under a tree, plays the harp, and composes songs in a pastoral landscape. In the dome of a building built by this state, a wreath frames a circular painting of a lamb against a starry blue background. The Paris Psalter is from this state, as is the Harbaville Triptych, which is made of ivory. Artists from this state originated a motif in which a religious figure holds a book in his left arm and raises his right hand in a gesture of blessing; that motif is called “Pantocrator.” One of (10[1])this state’s rulers is shown in a purple robe holding a bowl against a backdrop of gold tiles in the Basilica of San Vitale. For 10 points, several mosaics in Ravenna depict what empire’s power couple Theodora and Justinian (10[1])I? ■END■

ANSWER: Byzantine Empire [or Eastern Roman Empire; or Basileia Rhomaion; prompt on Roman Empire] (The first clue describes the scene of David composing the psalms from the Paris Psalter. The second clue describes the Lamb of God painting in the Basilica of San Vitale.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Mitchell IndekMichigan COhio State A11210
Dennis Yang (DII)Michigan BOhio State B15110