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Benediction Cross

1200s-1400s

Byzantium, Byzantine period, 13th-15th century

Medium
black schist, gold, silver
Measurements
Overall: 9 x 9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Heeramaneck Galleries 1952.458
Public Domain
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Location
105 Byzantine
Print

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.
A black schist cross features a central circular medallion with a relief of Christ. On each of the four flared arms is a smaller cross surrounded by scrolling patterns. Beaded gold triangles fill the gaps between the arms, while small gold rosettes adorn the outer edges. Christ holds a book in his left hand and raises his right. The stone is fragmented at the base.

Benediction Cross

1200s-1400s

Byzantium, Byzantine period, 13th-15th century

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