Processional Cross with Hanging Ornaments

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500–599 · Bronze · Islamic Art

Crosses with hanging ornaments were popular throughout the early Byzantine world. When this cross was complete, multiple small crosses and disks suspended from its flaring arms would have swung gracefully as it was carried on a standard in processions

Artist

Unknown

Date

500–599

Medium

Bronze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1922