CIRCA 9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A BYZANTINE SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS
circa 9th-10th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above, each arm of the cross terminating in small projecting knobs at the corners, one side engraved with the Virgin Orans, inscribed in Greek above "Progenitor of God," with star motifs at the end of each cross arm, the other side originally set with gems or glass in each arm and in the center
4 in. (10.15 cm.) long
circa 9th-10th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above, each arm of the cross terminating in small projecting knobs at the corners, one side engraved with the Virgin Orans, inscribed in Greek above "Progenitor of God," with star motifs at the end of each cross arm, the other side originally set with gems or glass in each arm and in the center
4 in. (10.15 cm.) long
Exhibited
Formerly on loan to the British Museum, 1983-1989.