Encolpion
Byzantine, 10th – 12th century AD
Bronze.
H 8.1 cm
Cross made of two parts with inscription and incised representation of Christ crucified on one side and the incised standing figure of a man in the attitude of an orans on the other side. The two parts are connected with hinges. A loop at the upper end. Intact; mounted in a frame.
cf.
The British Museum number: 1981,0202.1
Provenance
German private collection H. W. (1931-2018), acquired prior to 2000 on the German art market.
Price
€ 1.800
Item
7358