Byzantine Altar Cross with Saints

9th-10th century AD. A large bronze altar cross with equal arms flaring to the ends and with bosses at each point, central boss; at ends of each arm a roundel with images of saints and angels; tangs t

An undated archaistic bronze altar cross with central boss and at end of each arm; cross on integral flaring base. 330 grams, 31.5cm (12 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. [No

Title: Byzantine Gold Cross with Saints and Inscription Date & Origin: Byzantine, c. 9th-11th Century A.D. Description: Solid gold cast cross, each of the four arms ending in a round medallion with, i

Antique 19th Century Russian Orthodox Altar Cross This is an attractive Altar cross with a scene of the Crucifixion surmounted by two angels and the Holy Mandylion. To the left and right is the Virgin

Antique 19th Century Russian Orthodox Altar Cross This is an attractive Alter cross with a scene of the Crucifixion surmounted by two angels and the Holy Mandylion. To the left and right is the Virgin

11th century A.D. A reliquary cross plate with equal arms, four fastening holes, decorated with nimbate figure of Christ or Saint in orans pose, dressed in long kolobion and chiton, with inscription a

Byzantine Empire, ca. 7th to 10th century CE. An impressive silver Byzantine cross, probably the upper half of a reliquary cross, inscribed with Christ with arms raised in an Orans pose and busts of f

Byzantine Silver Open-Work Cross with Saints, c. 7th-9th Century A.D.Central medallion with bust of Jesus framed by fine granules, the four arms in filigree work, each with a medallion carved in high

Title: Byzantine Large Silver Cross with Saints Date & Origin: Byzantine, c. 7th-9th Century A.D. Material: Silver, 32.2 grms Dimension: 8 cm L (including loop) - 3 1/8 inches Provenance: European pri

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

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 13th century CE. A fine bronze reliquary cross consisting of two matching sides, each depicting the minimalist human effigy perhaps of a saint. Both s

Title: Byzantine Double-sided Bronze Cross, Crucifix, Saints and Inscriptions Date/Origin: Byzantine, c. 12th-13th Century A.D. Dimension: 6.3 cm L (including loop) - 2 7/16 inches Material: Bronze Pr

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

**First Time At Auction** Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A fine bronze reliquary cross with a long body and projecting arms flare at the ends. The beautiful piece

A Byzantine bronze cross with Jesus or saint, c. 10th - 12th Century AD, the facing image in incised lines, additional lines around the edges, remains of an iron mounting pin at bottom. H: 3 1/8 in (8

Ca. 800-1000 AD A cast-bronze reliquary cross pendant composed of two cruciform plaques that fit together, a hinged mechanism to the top and bottom, and a loop for suspension. One face displays crucif

Byzantine silver ring with cross and two saint figures Origin: From a U.K. Private collection Date: 5-6th century AD Materials: silver Dimensions: ringsize 17 mm USA: 6 3/4 Additional Information: 2,6

Relic, 1st Class of Saint Serapiae, V.M., Large Gothic Altar Cross Reliquary. In a gorgeous filigree sterling silver theca is this 1st class relic of Saint Serapiae V. M. The relic is contained in the

19th-20th century AD. A bifacial processional or altar cross with openwork body and tapering cylindrical shaft; cross arms bearing saints in relief within openwork roundels: Saint George fighting the

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

10th-13th century AD. A bronze cross pendant with high-relief image of Corpus Christi with portrait of a saint above and to each side; suspension loop above. 11.1 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). Property of a E

Ca. AD 500 - 900. A Byzantine bronze cross pendant decorated with crucifix. There are depictions of saints on the edges of the arms. For similar see: Byzantium and the West jewellery in the First Mill

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

circa 9th-11th Century A.D., hinged, engraved with Saint George & Saint Theodoros and with inscriptions h. 4-1/4 w. 2-1/4 in. Provenance: by repute, purchased from Christies, NY December 18, 1997 lot