Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant
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9th-12th century AD. A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant with facing nimbate bust to each arm, central nimbate bust of Mary Theotokos, hinged loop with ribbing. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 538 for type. 136 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980.
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Fine condition.
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Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant
Estimate £150 - £200
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