Antiquty. Antique Orthodox Byzantine Hinged Reliquary Cross Pendant

Description

View Antiquty. Antique Orthodox Byzantine Hinged Reliquary Cross Pendant with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Orthodox cross pendant Byzantine enkolpion reliquary cross Eastern Orthodox cross devotional pendant. Authentic antique Christian artifact. Cross like this was traditionally used as a reliquary pendant, designed to open and hold a small relic or prayer. Beautiful antique bronze cross featuring a classic Eastern Orthodox design with detailed raised figures • Hinged construction encolpion. • bronze • Classical Byzantine religious design • Antique piece, early 700 - 900 AC. Real antiquety. Condition: Good antique condition with natural wear and consistent with age. Hinge is in very good. Please review all photos. Measurements: Length 6 1/4 inch Width   3 1/4 inch Thickness  3/4 inch Weight 295 gr. Cross like this was traditionally used as a reliquary pendant, designed to open and hold a small relic or prayer. All inscriptions are in the Ancient Greek language adopted in Byzantium. Great piece for collectors of Orthodox religious items,  historical aesthetic and value Orthodox cross pendant Byzantine enkolpion reliquary cross Eastern Orthodox cross devotional pendant.  Authentic antique Christian artifact  Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Crucifixes & Crosses.

Religion

Christianity

Material

Bronze

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Greece