A BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS

CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

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A BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS
circa 9th-11th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base, and originally pinned to a now-missing suspension loop from the three loops above, each side engraved with a saint with raised hands, inscriptions above
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) long