Medieval, Crusaders lead Cross pendant - 39 mm (No reserve price)
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Medieval lead cross pendant dating to the 10th–12th century, 39 mm in height, in good condition, authentic original, acquired from a Dutch auction house from a private collection.
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Medieval Lead Cross Pendant
Culture / Period: Medieval
Date / Period: 10th–12th century A.D.
Material: Lead
Dimensions: 39 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 736
The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This cast lead pendant is formed as a cross with expanded trefoil terminals, a design widely associated with medieval Christian devotional objects. The suspension loop indicates that it was intended to be worn around the neck as a visible expression of faith and as a symbol of spiritual protection.
Lead crosses of this type were inexpensive yet meaningful devotional objects, making them accessible to a broad section of medieval society. They were worn by clergy, pilgrims, and lay believers alike, accompanying their owners in daily life, on journeys, and during pilgrimage. While similar examples are known from regions connected with the Crusading period, the absence of a documented archaeological context means that a specific Crusader attribution cannot be confirmed.
Medieval lead pendants were produced by casting molten lead into reusable moulds, allowing workshops to manufacture devotional objects efficiently while preserving recognisable Christian iconography. Such crosses circulated widely through pilgrimage centres, local markets, and ecclesiastical communities, reflecting the spread of Christian devotion across medieval Europe.
Dating to the 10th–12th century A.D., this cross pendant belongs to a period in which personal devotional objects became an integral part of everyday religious life. It forms a tangible connection to the medieval world, where crosses of this kind were worn as enduring symbols of faith, protection, and Christian identity.
Medieval Lead Cross Pendant
Culture / Period: Medieval
Date / Period: 10th–12th century A.D.
Material: Lead
Dimensions: 39 mm
Condition: Good condition
No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.
Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 736
The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This cast lead pendant is formed as a cross with expanded trefoil terminals, a design widely associated with medieval Christian devotional objects. The suspension loop indicates that it was intended to be worn around the neck as a visible expression of faith and as a symbol of spiritual protection.
Lead crosses of this type were inexpensive yet meaningful devotional objects, making them accessible to a broad section of medieval society. They were worn by clergy, pilgrims, and lay believers alike, accompanying their owners in daily life, on journeys, and during pilgrimage. While similar examples are known from regions connected with the Crusading period, the absence of a documented archaeological context means that a specific Crusader attribution cannot be confirmed.
Medieval lead pendants were produced by casting molten lead into reusable moulds, allowing workshops to manufacture devotional objects efficiently while preserving recognisable Christian iconography. Such crosses circulated widely through pilgrimage centres, local markets, and ecclesiastical communities, reflecting the spread of Christian devotion across medieval Europe.
Dating to the 10th–12th century A.D., this cross pendant belongs to a period in which personal devotional objects became an integral part of everyday religious life. It forms a tangible connection to the medieval world, where crosses of this kind were worn as enduring symbols of faith, protection, and Christian identity.
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Culture
Medieval, Crusaders
Century/timeframe
10th - 12th century
Name of object
Cross pendant
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
lead
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
39 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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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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.
