Nr. 100356216

Spätrömisch / Frühbyzantinisch Bronze Anhänger mit Seraphim-Engel- und Kreuz-Motiv – (Ohne mindestpreis)
Nr. 100356216

Spätrömisch / Frühbyzantinisch Bronze Anhänger mit Seraphim-Engel- und Kreuz-Motiv – (Ohne mindestpreis)
This evocative bronze pendant represents an Early Byzantine devotional object, combining two of the most powerful symbols of early Christian theology: the Seraphim angel and the Cross. Produced in the eastern Mediterranean, traditionally associated with Jerusalem and its surrounding sacred landscape, the pendant reflects the spiritual intensity of pilgrimage culture during the Early Byzantine period.
The upper section is shaped as a stylized Seraphim angel, identifiable by its abstracted wings and upright posture, symbolizing divine guardianship, heavenly fire, and constant vigilance before God. Below, the form transitions into a cross-like structure, merging angelic and salvific symbolism into a single compact object intended for personal devotion.
Such pendants were likely worn by pilgrims, clergy, or devout laypersons, either as protective talismans or as expressions of faith linked to holy sites. Comparable devotional objects are preserved in museum collections focusing on Byzantine pilgrimage artifacts, where similar forms are interpreted as wearable icons rather than purely ornamental jewelry.
The surface shows age-consistent wear and mineral patination, reinforcing the object’s historical authenticity and prolonged use. The modest size suggests it was designed for daily wear, close to the body, reinforcing its intimate spiritual function.
Dimensions: 52 × 23 mm
Material: Bronze
Origin: Jerusalem region
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