Byzantine Bronze Bronze Cross with Globular Terminals – 7th to 10th Century AD
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Byzantine Bronze Cross with Globular Terminals, 7th to 10th Century AD, 12.5 cm high, weighing 120.86 g, in excellent condition and authenticated as original, acquired in 2026 from a German auction house via a private collection.
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Byzantine Early Medieval Bronze Cross with Globular Terminals – 7th to 10th Century AD
A Byzantine bronze cross with an elongated vertical arm and shorter transverse arms, each widening towards paired globular terminals. Raised borders enclose recessed panels decorated with repeated diagonal incisions, forming a feather-like pattern along the arms. At the intersection is a circular feature with a central perforation, while a transverse tubular attachment survives at the top. The combination of rounded terminals, geometric ornament and a strong cruciform outline gives the object a distinctive devotional character. Its surface has a dark brown patina with lighter deposits and wear on the projecting details.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 12.5 cm height.
Weight: 120.86
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Byzantine Early Medieval Bronze Cross with Globular Terminals – 7th to 10th Century AD
A Byzantine bronze cross with an elongated vertical arm and shorter transverse arms, each widening towards paired globular terminals. Raised borders enclose recessed panels decorated with repeated diagonal incisions, forming a feather-like pattern along the arms. At the intersection is a circular feature with a central perforation, while a transverse tubular attachment survives at the top. The combination of rounded terminals, geometric ornament and a strong cruciform outline gives the object a distinctive devotional character. Its surface has a dark brown patina with lighter deposits and wear on the projecting details.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 12.5 cm height.
Weight: 120.86
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from an auction house in 2026.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
7th to 10th Century AD
Name of object
Bronze Cross with Globular Terminals – 7th to 10th Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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