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Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions
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LOT 0183

Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions

11TH CENTURY A.D.

5 3/8 in. (153 grams, 13.8 cm).

Hollow-formed cross fragment with low-relief ornament; obverse with facing veiled female bust within a ropework tondo, cruciform design to the lower arm and second tondo with facing bearded bust, foliage to the lateral arms; reverse with geometric saltire bands; knop finials to the arms (two present) and slots for attachment of additional features. [No Reserve]

Provenance

with Rupert Wace Ltd.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0183

Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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