10th C. Byzantine Bronze Cross w/ Glass Bead
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Description
Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A gorgeous cast-bronze cross with flaring arms that terminate in pairs of circular knobs. Dozens of impressed bullseye-form circles adorn the obverse side, while a few, more evenly-spaced circles decorate the verso. Central to the body is a hemispherical yellow-green glass cabochon, and a perforated suspension loop rests atop the upper terminal. Replete with green- and russet-hued patina, this is a beautiful example from ancient Byzantium! Size: 3.125" W x 4.25" H (7.9 cm x 10.8 cm).
Provenance: private Secaucus, New Jersey, USA collection
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#131294
Provenance: private Secaucus, New Jersey, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#131294
Condition
Expected age-commensurate surface wear, with some bending to terminals and overall form, fading to impressed designs, clouding to glass cabochon, and encrustations within suspension loop, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits as well as green and russet patina throughout.
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10th C. Byzantine Bronze Cross w/ Glass Bead
Estimate $500 - $700
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