Cross
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Cross

TitleCross
Date6th century or later 6th century
MediumCast copper alloy
ClassificationMetalwork-Copper alloy
OriginByzantine Byzantine
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Estate of Lawrence J. Majewski, 1999
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cross” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 6th century or later. It is executed in cast copper alloy and classified as metalwork-copper alloy. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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