Attractive Reliquary Cross
CNG 100, Lot: 1979. Estimate $1500.
Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Bronze enkolpion (reliquary cross). Circa 7th-9th centuries. (42x94mm, 59.46 g). One face decorated with figure of the crucified Christ, fully draped, His arms supported by two facing busts; additional bust above and below. Opposite face decorated with figure of the Virgin,
orans; facing bust in each arm. Light scrape across Christ’s chest, a hint of smoothing. A choice specimen with an attractive green patina. Pin, hinge, and suspension loop all intact.
From the Joan Wilde Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 2052.
