This reliquary cross was found in Tiszaeszlár, North-East Hungary. Figure
of Christ crucified and perhaps four evangelists can be seen on the surface. The
facial features are schematic. Owned by Jósa András Museum of Nyíregyháza.
The cross belongs to the so-called Holy Land variety, made in
Byzantium during the 10-11th centuries. Size: 2,1/2x1,5/8 inch /64x42 mm Price: US$64
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