Processional or Altar Cross

11th–12th century, with later additions
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Processional or Altar Cross
  • Date: 11th–12th century, with later additions
  • Geography: Made in Aparan
  • Culture: Armenian
  • Medium: Silver sheet and agate in gilded-silver mount
  • Dimensions: 16 1/8 × 10 1/16 in. (41 × 25.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: History Museum of Armenia, Yerevan (1894)
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters