Pendant in the form of a Latin Cross

Byzantine style

late 19th–20th century (Byzantine style)

Not on view

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Title: Pendant in the form of a Latin Cross
Date: late 19th–20th century (Byzantine style)
Culture: Byzantine style
Medium: Gold, emeralds
Dimensions: 3 1/8 × 2 3/16 × 1 1/4 in. (8 × 5.5 × 3.2 cm)
Other (conical bezel and stone): 15/16 × 1/2 in. (2.4 × 1.2 cm)
Other (weight): 1.259oz. (35.7g)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1991
Object Number: 1991.415
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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