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Pectoral Reliquary Cross with Inscriptions
11th century (Medieval)
bronze
(Byzantium and Early Russia)
(Byzantium and Early Russia)
The cross carries inscriptions on both sides, but only one of them is partially legible at present.
Inscription
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Pete N. Nickolas ("Helios Old World Antiques"), Westminster, Maryland, [date of acquisition unknown] by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1987, by purchase.
Geographies
Asia Minor (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 3 1/16 x W: 1 1/2 in. (7.7 x 3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1987
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
54.2627