Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross

Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross

Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

Description

Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross, ca. 10th-12th Century AD. Formed of two halves hinged at the top and pinned to a suspension hoop, both obverse and reverse inscribed with a figure; one side inscribed for "Mother of God". L. 3 3/4" W. 2" (9.5 cm x 5.1 cm)..