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| Collection: | | Corinth | | Type: | | Object | | Name: | | MF 7750 | | Title: | | BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS | | Category Code: | | MF | | Object Number: | | 7750 | | Description: | | Cross formed of two sections with flanged edges, hinged at top. Engraved on one side: crucified Christ with beard and rayed halo, dressed in a long garment reaching ankles. Zigzag design on it, may represent drapery. Above head a rectangular object with projection at top, apparently represented as tied on to cross. Inscribed on the arms of the cross: ICXC NHKA. On other half: Virgin standing, orans, dressed in a long garment. To left and right in the arms of the cross, stylized plants. Above head: ΜΗΡΘV
When found, contained incense. | | Material: | | Bronze | | Condition: | | Hinge now broken so that in two pieces. | | Dimensions Actual: | | L. 0.081 | | Period: | | Byzantine | | Area: | | Forum south central | | Context: | | NB173 P115 | | Findspot Description: | | Forum South Central | | Bibliography: | | Corinth XII N2059 | | Site: | | Corinth | | City: | | Ancient Corinth | | Country: | | Greece | | References: | | Monument: Forum south central
Notebook Page: NB 173, spread 66 (pp. 114 - 115)
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