Lot 984
Bronze enkolpion with incised decoration, Middle Byzantine period, 11th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Two-part, hollow-worked enkolpion in the shape of a cross, joined at the bottom by a three-part and at the top by a five-part hinge. The lower rivet pin lost. At the top a barrel-shaped sleeve for threading the suspension, which has two disc-shaped loops at the bottom inserted as links into the upper hinge. On the obverse a portrait of the robed Saviour in a gesture of prayer. In the ends of the lateral arms of the cross chevrons, in the end of the upper arm a baldachin. On the reverse a cross incised on the interior: forked arms with a herringbone pattern around a central medallion with a whorl. Apart from the missing rivet and a broken jaw of the lower hinge, intact. Dark green Patina. Height 7.3 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
