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Ancient
Crosses: page #2
Listed on this page are crosses of ancient
origin, many of which originated in the Byzantine empire.
| (C0011) Byzantine Bronze half of a Reliquary Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: Cross is ornamented with a full standing figure with
upraised hands, dressed in long robes, representing the risen Christ. |
| Size: 1 7/8" long. Charcoal grey patina, missing one half of
suspension loop. |
| (C0009) Byzantine Bronze Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: Simple bronze cross, hollow in back, pierced at four ends. |
| Size: 1 3/8" long. Suspension ring intact, green patina. |
| (C0008) Byzantine Cast Lead Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: A simple lead cross with terminals ending in double
circles. Scarce due to soft nature of the metal. |
| Size: 1 1/2" long. |
| (C0007) Byzantine Lead Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: A simple lead cross, pierced for suspension. Scarce due to
soft nature of the metal. |
| Size: 1 3/8" long. |
| (C0003) Byzantine Bronze Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: Simple cross with intact suspension loop. |
| Size: 1 1/8" long. An interesting small cross. |
| (C0001) Byzantine Lead Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: Unadorned cross, hole through body of cross for suspension.
Scarce due to soft nature of the metal. |
| Size: 7/8" long. |
| (C0004) Byzantine Lead Cross |
| 9th-12th Century A.D. |
| Comments: A simple lead cross, pierced for suspension. Scarce due to
soft nature of the metal. |
| Size: 1 1/8" long. |
| (C0002) Stetite Cross Pendant |
| 6th-7th Century A.D. |
| Comments: A simple cross decorated with raised bands. Pierced through
upper arm for suspension. |
| Size: 3/4" long. |
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