Early medieval Bronze Cross pendant

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Bronze cross pendant with a fleur-de-lis, from the High Middle Ages (12th–14th century), weighing 9.06 g, in good used condition with some signs of wear.

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Bronze fleur-de-lis cross pendant. Dates from the 12th–14th centuries (Early Middle Ages).

A sturdy cross whose central body is decorated with incisions in the shape of a spearhead and side petals curved outward with rounded tips. It features an earthy brown patina.

The fleur-de-lis was one of the most powerful heraldic symbols of medieval Europe, associated with French royalty and the Virgin Mary.

Comes with a legal declaration sheet.

Customs duties outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Bronze fleur-de-lis cross pendant. Dates from the 12th–14th centuries (Early Middle Ages).

A sturdy cross whose central body is decorated with incisions in the shape of a spearhead and side petals curved outward with rounded tips. It features an earthy brown patina.

The fleur-de-lis was one of the most powerful heraldic symbols of medieval Europe, associated with French royalty and the Virgin Mary.

Comes with a legal declaration sheet.

Customs duties outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Early medieval
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
S. XII-XIV
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
9.06 g
Year acquired
2024
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Private

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