Description:

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, early Byzantine Empire, ca. 7th to 10th century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze reliquary cross comprised of two crucifixes which fit together at one time. The obverse side features an image of Saint George standing in elaborate vestments and holding his arms out at his sides, with his Latin name incised above his head. The reverse shows an image of the Virgin Mary standing behind a young depiction of Jesus Christ, and both of their monogramed names are similarly incised above their heads. Beautiful light-green patina has developed throughout. Size: 1.875" W x 3.3" H (4.8 cm x 8.4 cm); 4.25" H (10.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#146051

  • Condition: Losses to suspension bales on both top and bottom and do not enable the halves to close properly. Minor abrasions to both halves, with light softening to some incised details, and light encrustations within the halves. Light earthen deposits as well as great light-green patina throughout.

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