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CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE BRONZE POLYCANDELON
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
Of circular openwork form, a cross in the center of a rosette, joined by struts to twelve holding rings around the perimeter for insertion of separately-made lamps, with three suspension chains attached to rim loops and connected to a central ring above
21¼ in. (54 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
Of circular openwork form, a cross in the center of a rosette, joined by struts to twelve holding rings around the perimeter for insertion of separately-made lamps, with three suspension chains attached to rim loops and connected to a central ring above
21¼ in. (54 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Private Collection, acquired in the 1960s.