Superb Byzantine Reliquary Cross

1 5/8” height, trefoil beam terminals with raised cross beam. Boldly executed Corpus Christi in high relief. The back recessed for a sacred relic. Fantastic quaint medieval character. All items purc

12th-13th century AD or later. A hollow-formed silver cross pendant with central cell and glass insert, granulated loop, substantial ring and chain with hook-and-eye fastening. 46 grams, 66cm (26"). P

10th-12th century AD. A large silver enkolpion reliquary cross pendant comprising two hinged plates and an articulated suspension loop with vertical rib; obverse with winged facing figure of Gabriel w

Near East/Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 13th century CE. A brass reliquary cross comprised of two crosses held together by hinges at top and bottom, intended to hold a relic. Each side is in

circa 9th-11th Century A.D., hinged, engraved with Saint George & Saint Theodoros and with inscriptions h. 4-1/4 w. 2-1/4 in. Provenance: by repute, purchased from Christies, NY December 18, 1997 lot

11th-12th century AD. A bronze two-part enkolpion reliquary cross with hinge and fastening mount, suspension ring above; one face with low-relief of Jesus in stavrosis position, dressed in a long garm

9th-12th century AD. A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant with facing nimbate bust to each arm, central nimbate bust of Mary Theotokos, hinged loop with ribbing. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byza

10th-11th century A.D. A bronze two-part enkolpion reliquary cross with hinge and fastening mount, suspension ring above; one face with low-relief of Jesus in stavrosis position, dressed in a long gar

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze reliquary pendant crosses comprising: two with Corpus Christi and nimbate figure to the reverse; one with cruciform monogram and to the reverse '* IA?IAOE

13th-14th century AD. A plate from a bronze reliquary cross showing standing nimbate robed figure with hands raised in high relief, flanked by nimbate busts, and facing nimbate figure above. 29 grams,

6th-9th century AD. A mixed bronze pair comprising: an enkolpion with ribbed suspension loop, figure to one face in orans pose with arms raised, Corpus Christi to the other face; one similar with plai

Byzantine reliquary cross, ca. 6 - 10th century A.D. Bronze cross low relief figure of Christ, writing at top and sides. Dimensions: 2-1/2" l; Weight:.7 oz Provenance: Ex. Private collection, New York

Byzantine reliquary cross, ca. 6 - 10th century A.D. Patinated bronze, with image of Christ, two small figures on each side, writing under outstretched arms. Dimensions: 3-1/4" L x 2-1/4" W; Weight: 1

Byzantine reliquary cross, ca. 6 - 10th century A.D. Bronze cross with circular design. Dimensions: 2-3/4" l; Weight:.7 oz Provenance: Ex. Private collection, New York

10th-12th century AD. A copper-alloy enkolpion reliquary pendant with hinged suspension loop, inset glass roundel to one face and incised image of Christ protected by a winged angel to the reverse ben

5th-8th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross pendant, high relief image of Christ crucified to one face, Christ risen to the other. 10 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross pendant with hinge, obverse with low-relief Corpus Christi, reverse with incised cross and central cell to accept an insert; old collector's accession nu

7th-9th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross in two parts and held together by a hinge and suspension loop; both faces with the image of Christ crucified. 18 grams, 49mm (2"). From a private collectio

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross pendant with hinged barrel-shaped loop; to the reverse, Mary Theotokos in orans posture, 'MP?Y' above; to the obverse, nimbate Christ with 'ICXC' above,

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross pendant with hinged loop, low-relief figure of Mary Theotokos in orans posture with legend 'MP?Y' and to the reverse Corpus Christi with cross and legend

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross pendant with hinged loop, low-relief Corpus Christi to one face with 'CXC [...]ICI' beneath the arms, nimbate Mary to the reverse with [.]EOTKE' (for ???

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary expanding-arm cross pendant with hinged loop, plain faces. 43 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russ

10th-12th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross with figure of Corpus Christi to both sides; hinged to the top and bottom; suspension ring to the top. 12 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From a North West London

MEDIEVAL BYZANTINE RELIQUARY CROSS-HOLY LAND 10th-13en century AD A bronze-unopened reliquary cross with smooth dark patina. 17.76 grams total, 55 mm / 22 mm. Fine condition.ProvenanceProperty of a Su