Byzantine Bronze

Impressive Byzantine-era cross featuring the image of Jesus Christ with arms raised in a blessing gesture. A piece of great artistic beauty and deep religious symbolism, typical of the Byzantine iconographic tradition. This unique piece dazzles with the extraordinary richness of its reliefs, a reflection of exceptional artisanal mastery. Its imposing presence evokes centuries of history, spirituality, and artistic refinement, making it a highly appealing work for collectors and lovers of sacred art. An exceptional opportunity to add to a collection a piece of notable historical, artistic and aesthetic value. Origin: North Germany Material: bronze 6th to 8th century AD Dimensions: 25 x 20 mm weight:; 3.73 g Its surface presents the calcifications and concretions typical of its age, which are the best guarantee of its authenticity, This item does not require an export license within the EU No se hacen envíos fuera de la UE. This cross is guaranteed to be authentic Provenance: Bought by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities fair IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; authenticity and period have been verified and accepted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods.. By bidding, the buyer accepts my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid. Statement of provenance seen by Catawiki. The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot. 9/NAM

Estimate:£167.51

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