Byzantine Bronze pendant with a large cross featuring an image of Christ with raised arms in prayer—98 mm in Cross - 98 mm (No reserve price)

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Bronze hanging cross with a large cross and the image of Christ with arms raised in prayer, of Scandinavian origin, Byzantine culture, dating to the 7th–9th century AD, dimensions 98 × 60 × 3 mm, weight 59.30 g, in excellent condition.

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A beautiful bronze cross with high-relief details! It depicts the image of Christ engraved with raised arms and praying.

With the original suspension loop intact.

Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze / Nice soft patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / See photos
7th-9th centuries AD
Size: 98 x 60 x 3 mm.
Weight: 59.30 g

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Shipments outside the EU are not made.
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Condition: Excellent, usable see photos.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the "Art, Antiques and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.

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A beautiful bronze cross with high-relief details! It depicts the image of Christ engraved with raised arms and praying.

With the original suspension loop intact.

Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze / Nice soft patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / See photos
7th-9th centuries AD
Size: 98 x 60 x 3 mm.
Weight: 59.30 g

The seller will arrange for all necessary permits.
Shipments outside the EU are not made.
GUARANTEED to be authentic.

Condition: Excellent, usable see photos.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the "Art, Antiques and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.

The provider guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
The documentation demonstrating this provenance has been reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information that the seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.
1041/concord 8

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
59.3 g
Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
7º al 9º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Bronze pendant with a large cross featuring an image of Christ with raised arms in prayer—98 mm in
Year acquired
2004
Country of Origin
Europe
Country acquired from
Austria
Height
98 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
60 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
3 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
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