A Middle Byzantine, silver encolpion with necklace, 10th - 11th century Two-piece reliquary cross, hinged at bottom and with movable suspension at top. Biconical pearl with filigree decoration at either side and on the central edge over the triangular hinge plate. Laced through this suspension a massive foxtail necklace of 5 mm diameter. The closure is a medallion with gilt border and side rings, to which the chain ends are connected by barrel shaped beads with filigree borders. The inside surfaces with n middle ages, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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