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 pinned to a suspension loop above, one side engraved with Saint Stephan as identified from the Greek inscription above, the other side engraved with a saint and originally set with gems or glass in each arm and at the center
4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) long
circa 9th-11th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base, and pinned to a suspension loop above, one side engraved with Saint Stephan as identified from the Greek inscription above, the other side engraved with a saint and originally set with gems or glass in each arm and at the center
4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) long