A BYZANTINE GILT SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS
A BYZANTINE GILT SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS

CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

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A BYZANTINE GILT SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS
circa 10th-12th century a.d.
Made from two halves, hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above, one side engraved with the Virgin Orans, inscribed above R QNfor "Mother of God," the other side engraved with the Crucifixion, an inscription above
3.13/16 in. (9.7 cm.) long