Viking Era Bronze Cross Pendant with Knobbed Arms - 29 mm (No reserve price)
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Cross Pendant with Knobbed Arms, a bronze Viking-period artefact dating to the 10th–12th century, cast and drilled, with a height of 29 mm, width of 21 mm and thickness of 5 mm, in good archaeological condition with a stable patina and an intact suspension loop.
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Date: c. 10th–12th century
Culture: Early Medieval Eastern Europe
Material: Bronze
Technique: Cast and drilled
Dimensions: Height 29 mm; Width 21 mm; Thickness 5 mm
Condition: Good archaeological condition with stable patina, minor surface wear from age and burial, and suspension loop intact.
A cast bronze cross pendant with four equal-length arms, each terminating in a rounded knob, and a raised central junction. The integrated suspension loop is drilled for hanging. This form is characteristic of Christian devotional pendants produced in Byzantine-influenced workshops following the Christianisation in the late 10th century.
Historical note: Knobbed crosses of this type reflect both the spread of Orthodox Christianity and the blending of local artistic traditions with Byzantine forms. They are found in Rus’ territories, Scandinavia, and along the Varangian trade routes, often worn by warriors and merchants as symbols of faith and identity.
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Date: c. 10th–12th century
Culture: Early Medieval Eastern Europe
Material: Bronze
Technique: Cast and drilled
Dimensions: Height 29 mm; Width 21 mm; Thickness 5 mm
Condition: Good archaeological condition with stable patina, minor surface wear from age and burial, and suspension loop intact.
A cast bronze cross pendant with four equal-length arms, each terminating in a rounded knob, and a raised central junction. The integrated suspension loop is drilled for hanging. This form is characteristic of Christian devotional pendants produced in Byzantine-influenced workshops following the Christianisation in the late 10th century.
Historical note: Knobbed crosses of this type reflect both the spread of Orthodox Christianity and the blending of local artistic traditions with Byzantine forms. They are found in Rus’ territories, Scandinavia, and along the Varangian trade routes, often worn by warriors and merchants as symbols of faith and identity.
Secure shipping with tracking.
Professionally packed and sent via registered post. Multiple purchases will be combined where possible.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
10th–12th century
Name of object
Cross Pendant with Knobbed Arms
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
29 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
21 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
