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Lot of 4 Early Byzantine Bronze Crosses
Lot of 4 Early Byzantine Bronze Crosses
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Description
Byzantium, ca. 600 to 1000 CE. This is a collection of four small bronze crosses with different artwork; one with a high relief face of Christ in the center is particularly unique and interesting. Items like these would have been owned by individuals, probably acquired from artisans at key stops along the road on a pilgrimage. There was a range of copper alloys used to make these objects; melting down of objects to form new ones was a common practice in this time period and this likely accounts for differences in alloy ratios. Size of largest: 3.1" L x 2.6" W (7.9 cm x 6.6 cm).

Provenance: Ex-Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL

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Condition
All have varying degrees of patina and wear.
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Lot of 4 Early Byzantine Bronze Crosses

Estimate $300 - $500
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Starting Price $150
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