Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
6th-7th century A.D. With remains of notch detailing to the outer edges of the arms, two links of the suspension chain. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 555, for type. 2.58 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.).
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Essex, UK. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
The example of a bronze cross corresponds, in shape and style, to a typology also known in organic material, specifically in wood. Dating this typology is difficult, as it is not easy to identify its place of origin or the context with which these crosses were associated. [No Reserve]
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Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
6th-7th century A.D. With remains of notch detailing to the outer edges of the arms, two links of the suspension chain. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 555, for type. 2.58 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.).
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Essex, UK. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
The example of a bronze cross corresponds, in shape and style, to a typology also known in organic material, specifically in wood. Dating this typology is difficult, as it is not easy to identify its place of origin or the context with which these crosses were associated. [No Reserve]