7th-9th century AD. A sheet bronze panel fragment with repoussé frieze comprising Christ in splendour in a rounded panel with beaded border supported by flying angels, partial legend '[.]IC' to the halo and '???' below the upper angel; arcade with knots and lateral column; group of five facing bearded figures (one with keys, St. Peter; one with a book, St. John) with legend 'VM A?ITE' beside nimbate Mary Theotokos with 'MP ?V' legend in orans pose and partial head to the left with '...AIT' legend above. 68 grams, 17.2cm (6 3/4"). From a private New York collection; acquired in the 1980s. Fair condition.