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CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS
CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
The flaring arms terminating in circular finials, engraved with the Virgin Orans wearing an elaborate robe, Greek inscription above and at the sides reading "Mother of God"
7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) high
CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
The flaring arms terminating in circular finials, engraved with the Virgin Orans wearing an elaborate robe, Greek inscription above and at the sides reading "Mother of God"
7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection formed from circa 1995 onwards.
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