Byzantine Reliquary Cross - Enkolpion
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A Byzantine bronze double‑sided enkolpion reliquary cross in good condition from the 10th–12th century AD, with the front featuring a Mary Orans in prayer and the reverse showing Jesus on the cross, measuring approximately 37.9 × 20.2 mm, with a suspension loop and missing pins for the case, supplied on a modern leather cord and with a certificate of authenticity available on request.
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A Byzantine bronze enkolpion reliquary cross featuring a hinged base and a suspension loop for wear. The front is decorated with an image in profile of Mary displayed in the Orans position in prayer. On the reverse is the figure of Jesus Christ on the cross with a short cross above.
This type of double sided enkolpions making a case often held a relic inside.
Size: ± 37,9 x 20,2 mm
Good and solid condition. All suspension loops intact, the pins to keep the case-box closed are missing. A modern crossbar is added to allow for modern wearing. The cross will be delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord as shown on the pictures.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A Byzantine bronze enkolpion reliquary cross featuring a hinged base and a suspension loop for wear. The front is decorated with an image in profile of Mary displayed in the Orans position in prayer. On the reverse is the figure of Jesus Christ on the cross with a short cross above.
This type of double sided enkolpions making a case often held a relic inside.
Size: ± 37,9 x 20,2 mm
Good and solid condition. All suspension loops intact, the pins to keep the case-box closed are missing. A modern crossbar is added to allow for modern wearing. The cross will be delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord as shown on the pictures.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
10th - 12th century AD
Name of object
Reliquary Cross - Enkolpion
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
