BYZANTINE. Middle Period. Bronze Pectorial Reliquary Cross. Circa 8th-9th century AD.

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Lot: 1005. Estimated: $ 300

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BYZANTINE. Middle Period. Bronze Pectorial Reliquary Cross. Circa 8th-9th century AD. (3.2” X 2” / 8.4 X 4.5 cm). A fine bronze pectoral reliquary cross half. Depicted on the face is the Virgin Orans, or standing facing with upraised hands and wearing a long robe. Beneath her is the full length robed figure of Saint George and to each side smaller robed busts of the Apostles John and Peter. A single one line inscription above is either a local dialect or simply blundered but intending to mean "All Hallowed”. Even dark green patina, nicley engraved with some adhesions to the interior surface.

From the Kenneth W. Dorney Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 14 December 2022 at 15:34:40 ET.

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