Description: Byzantine bronze cross, 8th - 10th century. Christ with arms upraised "Orans", wearing long robes; with intact loop.

Diameter: 36 x 20 mm

Weight: 3,62 g

Grade: -

Attribution: -

Commentary: green patina, great condition

History: The iconoclasm period lasting, with a brief break, for over a century (730-842) banned even the image of Christ's body on cross, not unliky many protestant churches.

Article Number: 111-01-12-41652