LOT 216 Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant
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10th-11th century AD. A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant comprising two narrow hinged plates and an articulated suspension loop with one vertical rib; obverse with Jesus Christ on the cross, dressed with a long robe (sticharion) and two flanking small figures (Virgin Mary and Saint John), under the arms the inscription (?C?C ??? = Iesus Christos Nika = Jesus Christ wins); reverse with the Theotokos (Mother of God) in orans posture and the four nimbate busts of Evangelists, with the Gospel in their hands. See R., Vassilaki M., Byzantium 330-1453, London, 2008, p.226, nn.197. 80 grams, 97mm (4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975.
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