Byzantine cross

[Taranis]

3,8x2x0,6cm
This beautifull cross' material is bronze.

 

[oldsalty19]

Great old cross......nice find

 

[Nutriasub]

Stunning cross!! Great find
I guess no more gallienus hahaha

 

[Taranis]

Stunning cross!! Great find
I guess no more gallienus hahaha

Do not believe my friend, I am searching longer and I send a message.

 

[lost hunter]

 

[Westfront]

Looks like a one wich can be opened to put a relic in! I have only found one but the back was missing and it was empty. This one looks untouched! Very nice find!!!

 

[bluehunter1973]

nice find

 

[Goldirocks]

Wow! How old is it?

 

[Metal Magnet]

fabulous

 

[Taranis]

Thank you for the opinions!
It's a 9-10 century shrines cross. Holy bones or land were kept in him and this he was not opened yet!

 

[tomjiggy]

Nice cross. Are you going to open it?

 

[Taranis]

I would not like to open it. I believe it so so more special I am afraid of him concerned, that the lower axis breaks at the time of the opening.

 

[Taranis]

OUCH!
It's mine just smaller.

http://edgarlowen.com/b3492.jpg

9118. FINE BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 9th-12th century AD. Christ crucified one side with cross above, the Virgin orans on the other, swivel suspension loop above. 3.25 inches. Such reliquaries were used to carry relics of Saints, Martyrs splinters of 'the true cross' and other religious relics. Choice intact example.
Price: $2250.

 

[tomjiggy]

Wow!! I wouldn't have thought it would bring such a price....I guess the next question will be if you are going to sell it

 

[Taranis]

Wow!! I wouldn't have thought it would bring such a price....I guess the next question will be if you are going to sell it

I do not sell my objects, I substitute always.

 

[looking4largecent]

Holy cow thats cool!

 

[HISPAN]

great cross !

 

[Elad]

Sweet relic!

 

[tomjiggy]

I am glad. I would probably not sell it either.