Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS DEPICTING

BYZANTINE BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS DEPICTING HALOED SAINT WITH INSCRIPTION - Ca. AD 500 - 600. A bronze processional cross, cast in one piece with flaring arms ending in rounded bud-shaped terminals. At the centre stands a finely engraved saint figure in liturgical robes, flanked by incised border lines and zigzag ornaments. Across the upper arm runs a Greek inscription.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2007, Antiquities, 4 June 2008, Lot 282.Size: 130mm x 100mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with Mr. Toussaint collection, Holland 1980s-1990s.