SUPERB BYZANTINE RELIQUARY CROSS 9th-11th CENTURY

1 5/8” height, trefoil beam terminals with raised cross beam. Boldly executed Corpus Christi in high relief. The back recessed for a sacred relic. Fantastic quaint medieval character. All items purc

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

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

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

An attractive Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, 9th - 12th Century AD, depicting Christ with arms spread and wearing robes. Well preserved with attractive patination, suspension loop at top. H: 2 in (

Byzantine Gold Cross and Chain, c. 9th-11th Century A.D.Hollow gold cross with trefoil arms, framed by very fine granules around the border, set with a cabochon garnet in the centre.Size:Chain= 47 cm

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

Byzantine Reliquary Bronze Inscribed Encolpion Cross, 9th-10th Century A.D.Two hollow sides, hinged at top and bottom, one side with robed Jesus and Greek inscription CXC NHKA, the other with the Virg

A large Byzantine bronze reliquary (encolpion cross), c. 8th - 11th Century AD, both halves well-preserved. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, a small cross above his head and the opposit

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

Byzantine Silver Gilt Engraved Reliquary Cross Pendant, c. 7th-9th Century A.D.A silver-gilt reliquary cross in two parts, secured together by hinge and suspension loop, to each face the image of Chri

Silvered bronze. 9th-11th century. 1 5/8" height, trefoil beam terminals with centered cross beam. Raised Corpus Christi in high relief. The back recessed for a sacred relic. Good quaint medieval char

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

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

7th-9th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross in two parts and held together by a hinge and suspension loop; both faces with the image of Christ crucified. 18 grams, 49mm (2"). From a private collectio

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

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

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

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 13th century CE. A brass reliquary cross comprised of two crosses held together by hinges at top and bottom, intended to hold a relic. Each side is in

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

**Originally Listed At $6000** Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A pair of bronze repousse panels from the upper and lower arms of a large processional cross. These

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

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

Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A tall, handsome mosaic depicting a young man holding an armful of food - possibly cuts of meat, possibly large fruit - in a white