Noonans
Auction 269 8-9 Mar 2023
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Medieval, Byzantine, A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross, 11th-13th century, 91.49g, 9cm high by 5.5cm wide, decorated in high relief with a figure of the crucified Christ; around his head is a halo, simplistic facial details and two bands across the body indicating clothing; the reverse is plain. Very fine with a green patina £60-£80
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Provenance: From a UK collection
Enkolpia were multifaceted religious instruments worn as pendants by all classes and social groups from the 9th century onwards.
Medieval, Byzantine, A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross, 11th-13th century, 91.49g, 9cm high by 5.5cm wide, decorated in high relief with a figure of the crucified Christ; around his head is a halo, simplistic facial details and two bands across the body indicating clothing; the reverse is plain. Very fine with a green patina £60-£80
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Provenance: From a UK collection
Enkolpia were multifaceted religious instruments worn as pendants by all classes and social groups from the 9th century onwards.