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Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross

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Ancient Byzantine Bronze reliquary.: Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.6th-8th century AD, bronze cross decorated with Christ. with suspension loop. Choice patina. Ex Private NY collection. Size:7.5 cm x 3 cm

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A Byzantine bronze cross depicting Christ: A Byzantine bronze cross depicting Christ, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, the front half of a reliquary cross, the image of Christ is detailed in relief, the busts of saints or apostles below his hands and

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Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant Plate: 13th-14th century AD. A plate from a bronze reliquary cross showing standing nimbate robed figure with hands raised in high relief, flanked by nimbate busts, and facing nimbate figure above. 29 grams,

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**Originally Listed At $150**

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. One face of a lovely cast-bronze reliquary cross with projecting lateral arms, a short upper body, and a lengthy lower body. The obverse face of the cross displays an incised saintly figure with bent arms and wearing flowing vestments; however, the identifying name inscribed above the head is partially obscured from age deposits and wear. Size: 1.75" W x 3.2" H (4.4 cm x 8.1 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Other half of cross missing with the top suspension hooks partially lost. Light earthen deposits and great green patina overall.

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Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross

Name: Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross
SKU: 150279676
Price: 125 USD
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