Byzantine Empire, circa 900 – 1100 AD
The front of this rare silver processional cross with flaring arms is decorated with punched images of Christ and saints accompanied by Greek inscriptions.
A closely related cross of similar form, with three large globules at the terminals, is in the collection of the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. Click here
The cross measures 15.1 x 12.4 cm (6 x 4 7/8 in.)
Weight is 119 grams