Byzantine bronze cross Enkolpion Cross Enkolpion, from the Ancient Greek ἐγκόλπιον, meaning literally “on the chest”, They might supposedly contain, for example, part of a saint’s clothing, pieces of the True Cross, or hair fragments. The cross was the most popular Christian symbol in Byzantine Empire. Circa 5th.-9th. Century Ad. Measurements :95.3mm.70.20g. Provenance: acquired object in 1990 In the London art market Previous Collection since in the 80s. Item will be safe pack And send with registration Postage The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The Seller gudays.