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Bronze Solid Cast Pendant Cross with Punched Pattern
Circa 7th-10th Century AD
Description: Pendant bronze cross with flaring arms terminating in tearshaped projections at the corners. Each arm decorated with a punched circle pattern. An integral attachment loop at the top. Back is flat and undecorated. Smooth green patina. Wearable.
Height: 2.1 in (5.3 cm)
Condition: Intact as shown, with a small surface chip lower left, otherwise very fine.
Background: The tear-drop projections were common in the Seventh century and continued with reduced frequency into the Middle Byzantine period.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the Boston scholar Carroll Wales, collected 1952-1970.
Price: $ 475
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