Benediction Cross

1200s-1400s
Overall: 9 x 9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
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Location: 105 Byzantine

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Description

This cross is decorated with images of Christ Pantokrator (Ruler of the World) on the front and the Virgin Orans (Virgin Praying) on the back.
Benediction Cross

Benediction Cross

1200s-1400s

Byzantium, Byzantine period, 13th-15th century

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