9th C. Byzantine Bronze Cross w/ Lovely Patina
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Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A cast-bronze personal cross displaying a minimalist depiction of Jesus Christ on the crucifix. He wears simple vestments with a skirt around his waist, his arms laterally extended with horizontal stippling beneath each, and a cross projecting from atop his tilted head. Above the cranial crucifix are diminutive images of the sun and the moon, and a perforated suspension loop extends from the upper periphery. Covered in a smooth emerald-green patina, this is a wonderful example from ancient Byzantium! Size: 1" W x 1.875" H (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#133326
Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A cast-bronze personal cross displaying a minimalist depiction of Jesus Christ on the crucifix. He wears simple vestments with a skirt around his waist, his arms laterally extended with horizontal stippling beneath each, and a cross projecting from atop his tilted head. Above the cranial crucifix are diminutive images of the sun and the moon, and a perforated suspension loop extends from the upper periphery. Covered in a smooth emerald-green patina, this is a wonderful example from ancient Byzantium! Size: 1" W x 1.875" H (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm).
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#133326
Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear, slight bending to overall form and suspension loop, and fading to some imagery, otherwise intact and very good. Gorgeous green patina throughout.
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9th C. Byzantine Bronze Cross w/ Lovely Patina
Estimate $500 - $700
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