Late Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.14th Century Love Token Sterling silver

Sterling silver

A Very Nice Athens Silver Tetradrachm

Weighs 387

A small dink to one corner of the brass base

Late Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross c.14th Century Love Token Sterling silverAn Incredible Late Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross, c. 14th Century. This Is An Extremely Large Example. Made In The Form Of A Hinged Box With A Relief Depiction Of Christ Crucified, With A Saint At Each Arm Of The Cross. These Boxes Were Used As A Container To House Religious Relics, Such As A Splinter Of The True Cross Sold To Naive Pilgrims Visiting The Holy Lands. Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Measures 12cm