Processional Cross, 6th century, with modern restoration, Made in Antioch or Kaper Koraon (?), Syrian, Silver, mounted on wood, Overall: 60 5/8 x 40 1/2 x 2 in. (154 x 102.9 x 5.1 cm), Metalwork-Silver, One of the largest early crosses to survive, this severely simple work is part of the Antioch Treasure displayed in the case to the left. Crosses were carried in church processions. In Syria, monumental crosses were also prominently mounted in churches, before the altar
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Processional Cross, 6th century, modern restoration, Antioch, Kaper Koraon, Syrian, Silver, mounted, wood, Overall, 60 5/8 x 40 1/2 2, 154 102.9 5.1 cm, Metalwork-Silver, largest early crosses, survive, severely simple, work, part, Antioch Treasure, displayed, case, left, Crosses, carried, church processions, Syria, monumental, prominently mounted, churches, altar
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