Byzantine 'Stylized' Cruciform Pendant 019637

Byzantine 'Stylized' Cruciform Pendant 019637
Byzantine 'Stylized' Cruciform Pendant
Copper-alloy, 3.76 grams, 38.48 mm. 4th-9th century AD. A small, solid-cast cruciform pendant depicting the crucified Christ within a rounded border; above his head is a rectangular plaque and at his feet is a circular feature. The body is depicted in a stylized manner to fir the rectilinear borders of the item. The suspension loop emerges from the border of the upper arm. Reference: cf. Platonov, M.S.Platar Katalog 2004, Kiev, 2004 p.224ff. Very fine condition, with suspension loop intact. Provenance: from an old English collection.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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