Byzantine Plaque with Cross Motif

6th-7th century AD. A carved stone D-shaped panel with low-relief cross pommee motif. 50.6 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the

6th-7th century AD. A bronze finger ring with ellipsoid plaque and piecrust flange rim, central incised cross motif. 9.44 grams, 24.3mm overall, 17.9mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, U

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. One of my favorites, a heavy, handsome silver alloy ring (69% silver) decorated with thin, roughly 22 karat gold sheet. The ring its

9th-12th century AD. A bronze plaque with large central cross with two smaller to the top and bottom sides. 577 grams, 23.5cm (9 1/4"). Property of a UK gentleman; formerly in a German collection; pre

**Originally Listed At $1500** Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. A beautifully displayed bronze belt, composed of dozens of identical cast bronze pieces, each with a

Dimension: 4.4 x 2.7 cm

Circa 10th-13th century A.D. A trio of bronze finger rings, each bearing a cross motif on the bezel surrounded by hatched motifs. 14.7 grams total, 20-23 mm (3/4 - 7/8 in.). Acquired Munich, Germany,

12th-14th century AD. A bronze cross moline pendant with integral suspension lug, ring-and-dot motifs to the obverse. 38 grams, 10cm (4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private coll

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

Ca. 800-1200 AD A group of six rectangular-shaped stone tiles, each engraved and gilded with a central cross motif made up of a round junction with four diverging arms with piriform finials. Such tile

Ca. 800-1200 AD A rectangular-shaped stone tile engraved and gilded with a central cross motif made up of a round junction with four diverging arms with piriform finials. Such tiles may have been used

Circa 12th-14th century A.D.. Flat heater-shaped plaque with four incised arches creating a central cross motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, i

6th-8th century AD. A terracotta oil lamp with tapering nozzle and cross motif, broad discus with pellets surrounding the filler hole, rosette to the underside, reflector with stylised mask and pellet

Circa 14th century A.D. With a D-section hoop, keeled shoulders supporting a lentoid bezel; the bezel with a niello border and a radiating cross motif. 5.04 grams, 22.85 mm overall, 17.65 mm internal

12th century AD. A silver cross pendant with integral loop, balustered finial to each arm, central Maltese cross motif. 15 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the privat

Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 10th to 13th century CE. A wonderful cast-bronze relief of a Byzantine cross with slender, flared arms, each adorned with triangular and floral motifs. A 5-

14th-15th century AD. A D-section silver-gilt hoop with expanding shoulders and knop to the underside, cruciform bezel with cross motifs and hatching to the sides and shoulders, plaque with reserved c

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 13th century CE. A beautiful bronze cross with flaring arms that terminate in small points. The edges have a delicately incised motif around them, forming a

6th-7th century AD. A flat-section bronze bangle with ribbed outer face and punched detailing, D-shaped ends closed with an applied equal-arm cross plaque. 13 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). From a private coll

5th-7th century AD. A rectangular serpentine block, incised image of a nimbate figure with D-shaped body, cross above. 126 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old Eu

6th-8th century AD. A flat tufa(?) pentagonal plaque with suspension hole, facing nimbate bust to one face, cross to the reverse with annulets and legend 'K???'. 19.5 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a E

527-565 AD. Nicomedia mint, dated regnal year 21. Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG legend with helmetted, cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield with horseman motif; cross to right. Rev: l

Ca. 600-800 AD A bronze cruciform pendant of Latin type with a longer descending arm. The obverse embellished with incised motifs including a small cross at the junction. Undecorated reverse. A suspen

This Byzantine bronze cross, dimensions of 5.3 x 3.2 cm, originates from an era where such crosses served as powerful symbols of faith and protection. The intricate design and motifs are indicative of