Medieval, Crusaders Era Bronze “The Five Sacred Wounds” Wearable Beautiful Bronze Cross Pendant (25.5mm) with a silver chain (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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A wearable bronze cross pendant from the Medieval Crusader Era (circa 9th–13th century AD), 25.5 mm in length, with five circular bosses symbolising the Five Holy Wounds, featuring an integral suspension loop and a modern chain for display, acquired from a Netherlands auction in 2025 with provenance from a private collection, authentic original and in good condition.
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A striking wearable bronze cross pendant, traditionally associated with the devotional symbolism of the Crusader and Medieval Christian world.
The cross has a strong geometric form with expanded arms and an integral suspension loop, allowing it to be worn as a pendant. Its front is distinguished by five circular bosses: one positioned at the centre and one on each of the four arms.
These five elements can evocatively be interpreted within Christian devotional tradition as representing the Five Holy Wounds of Christ — the wounds of the hands and feet and the wound in Christ's side. The Five Wounds became an important symbol of Christ's Passion and sacrifice in medieval Christianity.
The dark bronze surface, with green and earthy patination and areas of exposed metal, gives the cross a particularly powerful archaeological character. The reverse is undecorated, emphasizing the simplicity of its original construction.
Period: Medieval / Crusader Era
Object: Christian devotional cross pendant
Material: Bronze
Length: approx. 25.5 mm
Decoration: Five circular bosses, symbolically associated with the Five Wounds of Christ
Suspension: Original integral loop
Condition: Ancient surface with patina, deposits and age-related wear, as visible in the photographs
Presentation: Shown with a modern chain for wearable display; chain is not ancient.
The compact 25.5 mm size makes this especially attractive as a wearable historical pendant, combining medieval Christian symbolism with the unmistakable character of an archaeological object.
A striking wearable bronze cross pendant, traditionally associated with the devotional symbolism of the Crusader and Medieval Christian world.
The cross has a strong geometric form with expanded arms and an integral suspension loop, allowing it to be worn as a pendant. Its front is distinguished by five circular bosses: one positioned at the centre and one on each of the four arms.
These five elements can evocatively be interpreted within Christian devotional tradition as representing the Five Holy Wounds of Christ — the wounds of the hands and feet and the wound in Christ's side. The Five Wounds became an important symbol of Christ's Passion and sacrifice in medieval Christianity.
The dark bronze surface, with green and earthy patination and areas of exposed metal, gives the cross a particularly powerful archaeological character. The reverse is undecorated, emphasizing the simplicity of its original construction.
Period: Medieval / Crusader Era
Object: Christian devotional cross pendant
Material: Bronze
Length: approx. 25.5 mm
Decoration: Five circular bosses, symbolically associated with the Five Wounds of Christ
Suspension: Original integral loop
Condition: Ancient surface with patina, deposits and age-related wear, as visible in the photographs
Presentation: Shown with a modern chain for wearable display; chain is not ancient.
The compact 25.5 mm size makes this especially attractive as a wearable historical pendant, combining medieval Christian symbolism with the unmistakable character of an archaeological object.
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
circa 9th–13th century AD
Name of object
“The Five Sacred Wounds” Wearable Beautiful Bronze Cross Pendant (25.5mm) with a silver chain
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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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.
