Byzantine and Later Cross Pendant Collection

13th-15th century AD or later. A mixed group of aqua, green and iridescent glass cruciform pendants with suspension holes. 27 grams, 24-49mm (1-2"). From a private Belgian collection; previously part

6th-9th century AD. A mixed group of bronze cruciform pendants, many with decorative voids. 53.9 grams total, 26-41mm (1 - 1 1/4"). From a private Belgian collection; previously part of a private coll

Circa 11th-13th century A.D. A group of four cruciform pendants with engraved decoration; three with integral suspension loops. 22 grams total, 34-42 mm (1 3/8 - 1 5/8 in.). Acquired Munich, Germany,

6th-8th century AD. A mixed group of bronze cruciform pendants, mainly expanding-arm types, and a bronze fitting. 53.5 grams total, 21-74mm (3/4 - 3"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on th

14th-17th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a silver expanding-arm cross pendant with later applied loop, low-relief standing robed and nimbate figure with arms in the orans posture, legend above;

Date: ca. AD 1000 Material: Bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a private collector in London, acquired between 1960 - 1990. Dimensions: 35x21mm ; 4.2grams Byzan

7th-9th century AD. A bronze cruciform pendant with expanding arms, pierced at each end, with two links form the suspension chain. 63 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From the collection of a European lady; part

10th-12th century AD. A bronze cross pendant of four balustered arms, suspension loop above. 9.60 grams, 64mm (2 1/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian b

12th-14th century AD. A bronze cross pendant with pierced lug, low-relief Corpus Christi to the obverse. 6.47 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of R

15th century AD. A bronze cross moline pendant with integral loop, ring-and-dot motifs to one face. 22 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian

A nice Byzantine bronze cross pendant, c. 8th -10th Century AD, with incised circular decoration and surmounted by a suspension loop. 42 x 26 mm. Nicely patinated. Ex Epshtein collection, Berkeley, CA

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary expanding-arm cross pendant with hinged loop, plain faces. 43 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russ

(6) Byzantine gold cross pendants, c. 5th-6th c. CE, each approx. 1.75"l x 1.5"w (crosses), largest 2.5"l (incl. hanging loop), total weight approx. 1ozt Provenance: Antiquities from the Collection of

5th-9th century AD. A restrung glass bead necklace composed of mainly iridescent graduated spherical beads with small black annular beads in between; a later gold equal-armed cross pendant with raised

12th-13th century AD or later. A hollow-formed silver cross pendant with central cell and glass insert, granulated loop, substantial ring and chain with hook-and-eye fastening. 46 grams, 66cm (26"). P

16th-18th century AD. A mixed group of bronze crosses in Byzantine style, pendant, votive and altar types. 321 grams total, 5.5-12cm (2 1/4 - 4 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the

Ca. 1200 AD or later. A magnificent silver-gilt reliquary cross that captures the beauty and symbolism of medieval Christianity. This cross pendant is composed of two cruciform plaques that fit togeth

12th-15th century AD. A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant hinged at one end, with enamelled cells to both broad faces. 59 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). From a private collection formed in North America

8th-10th century AD. A cruciform pendant plaque with high-relief Corpus Christi, two flanking nimbate busts and a third above the head. 11 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). From an important London collection, ac

A collection of ancient Byzantine archaeological finds. 5th century AD, East Mediterranean Sea region. A total of 15 assorted items, including bronze cross pendants, lancet tips, figurines, and gemsto

Byzantine / Medieval era, ca. 350 to 1400 CE. This is a collection of seven bronze and silver small religious objects and pendants, including crosses and pendants depicting saints and the Virgin Mary

Late Roman/Byzantine period, 5th-8th century AD. Circular, just over 1" diameter, with quartered projections defining a saltire Later known as St. Andrew’s cross). Domed with high relief central

9th-12th century AD. A mixed group of openwork discoid bronze pendants, each a cross potent within a ring. 8.23 grams total, 31-32mm (1 1/4"). German art market before 2000. Old Munich collection. UK

10th-12th century AD. A bronze cross pendant with a saint in orans pose to one face, detailing to his face and garments, suspension loop above. 3.79 grams, 36mm high (1 1/2"). European art market in t