Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT DEPICTING

BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT DEPICTING A BLESSING SAINT - Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine bronze cross shaped pendant, composed of a central square scene depicting a saint, most likely St. John. The saint has a halo and a long pointed beard, he is in a blessing pose, with his right hand raised. The scene is framed by a motif of spirals.Size: 75mm x 35mm; Weight: 24gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Harlan J. Berk, Chicago, prior to 2022; private Collection (F.B.), where acquired from the above, 12 December 2022.