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A BYZANTINE BRONZE DISK
Circa 5th-7th Century A.D.
The openwork disk with a cross in the center with wedge-shaped arms, discs at the corners, four small knobs on the outer edge, one opposite each arm, the arms engraved with an Acrostic meaning "light, life," refering to the light of life mentioned in John 8:12, the rim of the disc inscribed "Saint John, have mercy on your servant Christina"
5in. (12.5cm.) wide
Circa 5th-7th Century A.D.
The openwork disk with a cross in the center with wedge-shaped arms, discs at the corners, four small knobs on the outer edge, one opposite each arm, the arms engraved with an Acrostic meaning "light, life," refering to the light of life mentioned in John 8:12, the rim of the disc inscribed "Saint John, have mercy on your servant Christina"
5in. (12.5cm.) wide