Pectoral Cross
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Pectoral Cross

TitlePectoral Cross
Date900s 10th century
Mediumgold, gilt-silver, and cloisonné enamel
ClassificationEnamel
OriginByzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period Byzantium
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit linePectoral Cross, 900s. Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period. Gold, gilt-silver, and cloisonné enamel; overall: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Grace Rainey Rogers Fund, 1948.20
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Pectoral Cross” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 900s. It is executed in gold, gilt-silver, and cloisonné enamel and classified as enamel. 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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