Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze “The Cross of Eternal Faith” — Beautiful Devotional Pendant with Ornamental Finials (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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The Cross of Eternal Faith is an original bronze four-armed medieval Crusaders Era devotional pendant, 44 × 24.5 mm, with ornate terminals and raised collars designed for wear as personal religious jewellery.
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Dimensions: 44 × 24.5 mm | Material: Bronze
A beautifully shaped and elegantly decorated bronze cross pendant, distinguished by its harmonious proportions, sculptural details and distinctive medieval-inspired craftsmanship. Its unusual design evokes the devotional jewellery and personal religious objects associated with the age of the Crusades.
The cross features four elongated arms arranged around a pronounced central junction, creating a balanced and powerful cruciform composition. Each arm is enriched with carefully positioned raised collars, rounded mouldings and ornamental terminals, giving the piece an architectural appearance reminiscent of medieval metalwork.
Particularly attractive are the rounded, almost bud-shaped finials at the extremities, which soften the geometric structure and lend the cross a graceful, refined character. The repeated decorative bands along the vertical and horizontal arms create a beautiful sense of symmetry and rhythm.
In medieval Christian symbolism, the cross represented the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, divine protection, spiritual devotion and the promise of eternal life. The four arms could also evoke the spreading of Christianity toward the four corners of the world.
Such symbolism makes this pendant especially evocative of the medieval tradition of wearing crosses as personal expressions of faith, hope and protection during journeys and everyday life.
The bronze surface displays attractive dark green and earthy brown tones, with lighter highlights accentuating the raised ornamental details. Its textured appearance contributes to the distinctive historical character of the piece.
A particularly elegant feature is the original-style suspension loop at the top, allowing the cross to be worn vertically as a devotional pendant. Its slender proportions and balanced construction make it an attractive and meaningful piece of wearable historical-style jewellery.
A charming collectible combining the artistic language of medieval Christianity with the enduring symbolism of faith, courage, devotion and spiritual protection.
Dimensions: 44 × 24.5 mm
Material: Bronze
Design: Four-armed cross with raised decorative collars and rounded finials
Style: Medieval / Crusaders Era
Function: Wearable devotional pendant
Dimensions: 44 × 24.5 mm | Material: Bronze
A beautifully shaped and elegantly decorated bronze cross pendant, distinguished by its harmonious proportions, sculptural details and distinctive medieval-inspired craftsmanship. Its unusual design evokes the devotional jewellery and personal religious objects associated with the age of the Crusades.
The cross features four elongated arms arranged around a pronounced central junction, creating a balanced and powerful cruciform composition. Each arm is enriched with carefully positioned raised collars, rounded mouldings and ornamental terminals, giving the piece an architectural appearance reminiscent of medieval metalwork.
Particularly attractive are the rounded, almost bud-shaped finials at the extremities, which soften the geometric structure and lend the cross a graceful, refined character. The repeated decorative bands along the vertical and horizontal arms create a beautiful sense of symmetry and rhythm.
In medieval Christian symbolism, the cross represented the Passion and Resurrection of Christ, divine protection, spiritual devotion and the promise of eternal life. The four arms could also evoke the spreading of Christianity toward the four corners of the world.
Such symbolism makes this pendant especially evocative of the medieval tradition of wearing crosses as personal expressions of faith, hope and protection during journeys and everyday life.
The bronze surface displays attractive dark green and earthy brown tones, with lighter highlights accentuating the raised ornamental details. Its textured appearance contributes to the distinctive historical character of the piece.
A particularly elegant feature is the original-style suspension loop at the top, allowing the cross to be worn vertically as a devotional pendant. Its slender proportions and balanced construction make it an attractive and meaningful piece of wearable historical-style jewellery.
A charming collectible combining the artistic language of medieval Christianity with the enduring symbolism of faith, courage, devotion and spiritual protection.
Dimensions: 44 × 24.5 mm
Material: Bronze
Design: Four-armed cross with raised decorative collars and rounded finials
Style: Medieval / Crusaders Era
Function: Wearable devotional pendant
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
circa 9th–13th century AD
Name of object
“The Cross of Eternal Faith” — Beautiful Devotional Pendant with Ornamental Finials
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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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