Byzantine Bronze Cross pendant (No reserve price)
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This Byzantine bronze cross pendant, dating from the 8th–10th century AD, has an integral suspension loop and rosette-decorated terminals.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A Byzantine bronze cross pendant with an integral suspension loop at the top. The cross has rounded, lobed terminals and a slightly flaring outline, giving it a quatrefoil-like appearance. The front is decorated in relief with circular medallions or bosses at the ends of the arms, each containing a small rosette or flower-like motif. Plain reverse side.
-> The pendant was designed to be worn close to the body as a personal devotional object. The combination of cross form, rounded terminals, and repeated rosette motifs gives the piece a strongly Christian and protective character. The small rosette motifs within the circular terminals add a decorative and symbolic quality to the pendant. Floral motifs were common in Byzantine and Medieval Christian art, where they could evoke ideas of life, renewal, paradise, and divine blessing.
Size: ± 32,1 x 23,1 mm
Condition:
Good condition with surface wear and attractive patina. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Byzantine cross pendants were worn as personal devotional objects and protective amulets. They expressed Christian faith and were often carried close to the body.
-> Bronze was widely used for small Byzantine and Medieval devotional objects. It was durable, affordable, and well suited for pendants, crosses, pilgrim objects, and personal religious items.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A Byzantine bronze cross pendant with an integral suspension loop at the top. The cross has rounded, lobed terminals and a slightly flaring outline, giving it a quatrefoil-like appearance. The front is decorated in relief with circular medallions or bosses at the ends of the arms, each containing a small rosette or flower-like motif. Plain reverse side.
-> The pendant was designed to be worn close to the body as a personal devotional object. The combination of cross form, rounded terminals, and repeated rosette motifs gives the piece a strongly Christian and protective character. The small rosette motifs within the circular terminals add a decorative and symbolic quality to the pendant. Floral motifs were common in Byzantine and Medieval Christian art, where they could evoke ideas of life, renewal, paradise, and divine blessing.
Size: ± 32,1 x 23,1 mm
Condition:
Good condition with surface wear and attractive patina. Minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Byzantine cross pendants were worn as personal devotional objects and protective amulets. They expressed Christian faith and were often carried close to the body.
-> Bronze was widely used for small Byzantine and Medieval devotional objects. It was durable, affordable, and well suited for pendants, crosses, pilgrim objects, and personal religious items.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
8th-10th century AD
Name of object
Cross pendant
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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