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Reliquary Cross Depicting Jesus Christ Nailed to the Cross

Circa 9th-11th Century AD

Description: Top half of a bronze reliquary cross (enkolpion) beautifully depicting Jesus Christ, nimbus at his head, as a full-length, unbearded figure with flowing robes decorated with a hatched and ribbon incising. His arms are spread apart and at each hand a large nail is depicted. Extremely fine and rare.

Height: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)

Condition: Intact as shown with bottom loop missing. Superb smooth patina.

Inscribed:

ΗC+CNH / KA

Jesus Christ conquers/is victorious

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the Boston scholar Carroll Wales, collected 1952-1970.

Price: SOLD

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