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Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.6th century

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.6th century
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Ancient Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.6th century AD. Size 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches. + mount. Large cast bronze reliquary cross having a hinged two-piece construction, obverse depicting the crucified Christ wearing a long garment, halo around his head and stylized cross above head, and a saint at both ends of the cross arm. Two lines of inscription under Christs arms. Reverse decorated in relief with four roundels, each depicting a saint, Christ in the center. Large suspension loop at the top. Overall blue-green surface patina. A slight bend in the lower portion of the cross, and some minor loss on the edge of the suspension loop, otherwise intact, overall a very nice example. Custom metal base. Provenance: NYC collection. Ex. J. Zakos Coll., Switzerland, 1980s.