Lot 51

Ancient Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, with Theotokos, - Mother of God, circa 600-800 AD.

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Ancient Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, with Theotokos, - Mother of God, circa 600-800 AD.
Ancient Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, with Theotokos, - Mother of God, circa 600-800 AD.
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Ancient Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, with Theotokos, - Mother of God, circa 600-800 AD.

Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000

Starting Bid: $1,500

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by Eternity Gallery
July 25, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
Live Auction
PO Box 48073
Tampa, FL, US 33646

Ancient Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, with Theotokos, - Mother of God, circa 600-800 AD. Ancient Byzantine bronze reliquary cross circa 7th-9th century AD. Size 3 3/8 inches high, 2 inches wide = 8.57 cm x 5.08 cm; Cast bronze front half of reliquary cross with incised figure of the Theotokos shown with widespread arms, containing a Greek inscription noting (mother God). Theotokos (Greek: Θεοτόκος)[a] is a title of Mary, mother of God, used especially in Eastern Christianity. Suspension loops on each side for hinges. Condition Report: missing back wall Provenance: Ex Estate of Pete Nickolas, Helios Old World Antiquities. USA by family descent. Ex Amphora (David Hendin). Purchase receipt from 03-15-1991 for $254.50;

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $10
$100 $199 $20
$200 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $4,999 $100
$5,000 $9,999 $250
$10,000 $19,999 $500
$20,000 + $1,000