Ancient amulet of the Byzantine monk

in #art7 years ago


This is the amulet of a Byzantine monk, to this subject more than 1000 years. The cross depicts the Virgin Mary. The cross consists of two parts inside it, the monk kept part of the holy relics. Such items are very rare and expensive, as a rule the ancient masters made them in small quantities and only by order. This cross is made of bronze, rich people could order a cross of silver or even gold. Finding such an object whole is a huge success. This object was found by treasure hunters in the Crimea several years ago.

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That's awesome! Is that yours or were you just able to take some pictures of it?

Has been in my collection for 2 years, then was sold to another collector

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