CIRCA 7TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
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-hollowed" above, the other side with four saints, the center set with green glass
3 7/8 in. (9.85 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-hollowed" above, the other side with four saints, the center set with green glass
3 7/8 in. (9.85 cm.) long
Exhibited
Formerly on loan to the British Museum, 1983-1989.