Medieval Bronze cross.Good condition. (No reserve price)

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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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Medieval bronze pectoral cross, 28 × 20 mm, weighing 2.51 g, with a four-pointed form and flared ends, a deep patina ranging from brown to malachite green, and an excellent loop, original and wearable.

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Medieval bronze pectoral cross.
Early Medieval Period 1100-1400 AD.

A four-pointed form with distinct flared ends, each adorned with a rounded, spherical element. This lends the cross a distinctive artistic expressiveness and sets it apart from later, simpler forms.

A deep, noble patina of age covers the entire surface of the piece, accentuating its relief and attesting to its antiquity. The patina’s hue ranges from deep brown to malachite green, creating a beautiful color effect.The loop is in excellent condition, making the item ready for wear or display.

The metal is strong.Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Wearable. 100% original.The cross comes with a jewelry cord.
Look at many photos for your own impression.100% original.
Material: Bronze.
Size : 28 x 20 mm.
Weight: 2.51 grams.
The item was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, ​​Spain from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.

Medieval bronze pectoral cross.
Early Medieval Period 1100-1400 AD.

A four-pointed form with distinct flared ends, each adorned with a rounded, spherical element. This lends the cross a distinctive artistic expressiveness and sets it apart from later, simpler forms.

A deep, noble patina of age covers the entire surface of the piece, accentuating its relief and attesting to its antiquity. The patina’s hue ranges from deep brown to malachite green, creating a beautiful color effect.The loop is in excellent condition, making the item ready for wear or display.

The metal is strong.Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Wearable. 100% original.The cross comes with a jewelry cord.
Look at many photos for your own impression.100% original.
Material: Bronze.
Size : 28 x 20 mm.
Weight: 2.51 grams.
The item was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, ​​Spain from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.

Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
1100-1400 ad
Name of object
cross.Good condition.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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
SpainVerified
1080
Objects sold
99.48%
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