Byzantine Bronze Enkolpion Reliquary Cross

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, early Byzantine empire, ca. 7th to 8th century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze reliquary cross comprised of two crucifixes which fit together and a large tubular suspension l

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, early Byzantine Empire, ca. 7th to 8th century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze reliquary cross comprised of two crucifixes which fit together, a large tubular suspension hoop

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

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 Byza

11th-12th century AD. A bronze two-part enkolpion reliquary cross with hinge and fastening mount, suspension ring above; one face with low-relief of Jesus in stavrosis position, dressed in a long garm

10th-11th century A.D. A bronze two-part enkolpion reliquary cross with hinge and fastening mount, suspension ring above; one face with low-relief of Jesus in stavrosis position, dressed in a long gar

Byzantine Empire, Medieval Period, ca. 12th to 14th century CE. A reliquary cross, an enkolpion: two pieces with a hinge at the top, capped by a cross and a thin ring for suspension. The body of the c

8th-9th century AD. A bronze enkolpion or hollow-formed reliquary cross pendant with incised quatrefoil motif to each broad face, pecked texturing; to the obverse five round recesses to accept inset g

6th-9th century AD. A mixed bronze pair comprising: an enkolpion with ribbed suspension loop, figure to one face in orans pose with arms raised, Corpus Christi to the other face; one similar with plai

Ca. 800-1000 AD. A reliquary cross pendant cast in two separate pieces and hinged at the top and bottom. The obverse face is engraved with a standing and robed orant figure depicted with outstretched

Eastern Europe / western Asia, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze reliquary cross comprised of two crucifixes which fit together and a large tubular suspension loop with a trapezoidal

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

Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A heavy, cast bronze reliquary with low relief iconography of Christ dressed in flowing robes on front and back - one side depicts him facing f

Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 13th century CE. A nicely-preserved bronze reliquary cross pendant incised with the image of the Virgin Orans on one side beneath a Greek inscription reading "P

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A rare example of an undecorated reliquary cross made from three parts, consisting of two crosses that fit together, and a large loop

Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross, c. 11th century A.D.Engraved on one side with standing figure of St. Mary standing with arms opened, the infant Jesus in front of her, an inscription NHXPOV above her

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

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross with Christ c.9th century AD. Size 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 inches. 10.2 x 4.6 cm. Fine cast bronze reliquary cross with suspension loop. engraved with Christ and inscrip

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.8th cent AD. Size 2 1/2 inches length. Fine Byzantine bronze reliquary Cross with Christ on both sides, suspenion loop. Ex Private NYC collection. acquired i

Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A lovely cast-bronze reliquary, made from three parts, consisting of two crosses that fit together, and a large loop for suspension

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.8th century AD. Size 3 1/2 x 2 inches. Cast bronze Two piece bronze reliquary cross having a hinge suspension loop. Incised decoration of the crucified Chris

A beautiful Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, comprised of two halves with a suspension loop, one side depicts the crucified Christ, cross above, and the opposite side depict

Ancient Byzantine Bronze reliquary Cross c.6th-8th century AD.Size 2 3/8 x 1 inches. Fine bronze cross decorated with Christ. with suspension loop. Choice patina. Ex VA collection.

Byzantine, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. Gorgeous bronze reliquary cross with central image of Christ with images of 4 additional saints in circular frame surrounding Christ. Would have had a reverse wh