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LOTE 4:
RARE BYZANTINE BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS
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Vendido por: £4 200
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2 000
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£3 000 - £6 000
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RARE BYZANTINE BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Eastern Mediterranean to Middle East, Ca. AD 500 - 800.A bronze processional cross, crafted with the highest degree of skill and artistry. Its form follows the Latin cross, with each arm gradually widening towards the end and culminating in rounded projections. At the intersection of the arms, a roundel embellished with radiating repousse decoration adorns the cross. This type of cross was widely used in various ritualistic, military, and imperial processions, during the Middle Byzantine era. Its ornate design and striking beauty made it a fitting symbol of the power in the Byzantine Empire.Size: 500mm x 265mm; Weight: 2KgProvenance: Private London collection; Ex. NYC collection; Ex. F. F. collection, NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
