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CIRCA 7TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS
circa 7th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above, one side engraved with the Virgin Orans and the infant Christ, inscribed in Greek "All hallowed" above, the other side with four Saints, the center recessed, originally set with stone or glass
3.13/16 in. (9.7 cm) long
circa 7th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above, one side engraved with the Virgin Orans and the infant Christ, inscribed in Greek "All hallowed" above, the other side with four Saints, the center recessed, originally set with stone or glass
3.13/16 in. (9.7 cm) long