BYZANTINE LIMESTONE ARCHITECTURAL ROUNDEL WITH CROSS

BYZANTINE LIMESTONE ARCHITECTURAL ROUNDEL WITH CROSS

Ca. AD 500 - 600.
A limestone architectural roundel with cross. This piece features a central cross with spheres on each arm and in the corners between them. The cross is encompassed by a band of small spheres, followed by a layer of chevrons, and another band adorned with small globules. The edge of the roundel is undecorated, providing a stark contrast to the elaborate front-facing design. Mounted on a custom-made stand.
Size: 400mm x 400mm; Weight: 23.08kg
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.