Reliquary Cross
| Culture | Byzantine |
|---|---|
| Title | Reliquary Cross |
| Date | 500–700 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Object: 4 7/16 × 2 1/4 × 11/16 in. (11.3 × 5.7 × 1.7 cm) Overall: 4 7/16 × 2 1/4 × 11/16 in. (11.4 × 5.7 × 1.7 cm) |
| Credit Line | Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 72.2.1 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
The cross is composed of two halves which are hinged at the top with a chain loop; it has an additional hook at the bottom. One side depicts a man with a halo (Christ) during the crucifixion. A sun and moon are depicted above his head and smaller figures on the outer sides of the arms of the cross. The other side (photo not currently available) depicts a standing woman with arms raised in blessing.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Reliquary Cross | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=72.2.1