10th-12th century AD. A large bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant comprising two hinged plates and an articulated suspension loop with vertical rib; obverse with facing nimbate figure in orans pose with feathers, legend 'OA ?EOP?HOC' (St George); reverse with hatched panels and five inset glass cloisons. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 270.130 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.