 |
|
| Type of Object: | Ritual Object |
|---|---|
| Materials: | Ivory |
| Measurements: | Various |
| Date or Period: | Byzantine |
| Maker: | Byzantine |
| Designated List Section: | III Ivory and Bone |
| Date of Import Restriction: | 04/12/1999 |
| Photograph: | Department of Antiquities, Cyprus |
| Copyright: | Department of Antiquities, Cyprus |
| Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions: | |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical and ritual objects of ivory and bone boxes, plaques, pendants, candelabra, stamp rings, crosses. Carved and engraved decoration includes religious figures, scenes from the Bible, and floral and geometric designs. This example: Ivory pectoral cross in a lozenge shape. Incised decoration of the crucifixion. Height 4.4 cm. Length 3.39 cm. | |
| Keywords: | |
| ceremonial object, cross, ivory, religious object, |
