Cross

Late Roman

7th century

Not on view

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Title: Cross
Date: 7th century
Culture: Late Roman
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in. (3 x 3 x 0.3 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.191.118
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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