A BYZANTINE BRONZE POLYCANDELON
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
In the form of an openwork disc, the centre pierced with a cross, within a border of six circular openings for lamps, suspended from a central hook and a flat cross distributor by three chains and hooked to three suspension loops
32¾ in. (83 cm.) high
A BYZANTINE BRONZE POLYCANDELON
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
In the form of an openwork disc, the centre pierced with a cross, within a border of six circular openings for lamps, suspended from a central hook and a flat cross distributor by three chains and hooked to three suspension loops
32¾ in. (83 cm.) high
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