Byzantine Gilt Bronze Altar Cross with Two Medallions. 11th century A.D. Hollow-formed cross fragment with low-relief ornament; obverse with facing veiled female bust within a ropework tondo, cruciform design to the lower arm and second tondo with facing bearded bust, foliage to the lateral arms; reverse with geometric saltire bands; knop finials to the arms (two present) and slots for attachment of additional features. 153 grams, 13.8 cm (5 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] with Rupert Wace Ltd.