Medieval 美しくて珍しい両面エナメルの十字架。状態は極めて良好です。 (No reserve price)
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Medieval double‑sided bronze cross with enamel, 35 × 27 mm (2.95 g), dating to 1100–1400 AD, in excellent condition with pistachio enamel and intact hanging eye, acquired in 2015 from Europe via auction house.
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Rare double-sided bronze medieval cross with enamel.
Early Medieval Period 1100-1400 AD.
The cross has a quadrifoliate (four-petal) shape with elegant teardrop-shaped and pointed ends to the rays. The main feature of this lot is the exceptional state of preservation of the enamel filling.
Obverse (Side I):
At the center of the cross is a rhombus, divided by a bronze cross into four segments (sectors), sealed with enamel. This motif traditionally symbolizes the four cardinal points, the four Gospels, and the harmony of the created world, sanctified by the sign of the cross.
Reverse (Side II):
In the center is a composition of concentric circles ("eye" / "solar disk"). In medieval tradition, this symbol symbolized Christ as the "Sun of Truth," the uncreated light and divine eternity.
Ray Medallions:
Each of the four rays is topped on both sides with a rounded medallion with enamel inlay, giving the cross integrity, monumentality, and volume.
Enamel condition: Exceptional. The yellow-green (pistachio) enamel paste is almost completely preserved in the recesses, revealing the noble grainy texture of time.
Metal and patina: The bronze is covered with a natural, even dark olive patina, harmoniously contrasting with the light enamel.
Details: The top (hanging eye) is intact, durable, and remains functional.
Look at many photos for your own impression.100% original.
The cross comes with a jewelry cord.
Material: Bronze.
Size : 35 x 27 mm.
Weight: 2.95 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.
Rare double-sided bronze medieval cross with enamel.
Early Medieval Period 1100-1400 AD.
The cross has a quadrifoliate (four-petal) shape with elegant teardrop-shaped and pointed ends to the rays. The main feature of this lot is the exceptional state of preservation of the enamel filling.
Obverse (Side I):
At the center of the cross is a rhombus, divided by a bronze cross into four segments (sectors), sealed with enamel. This motif traditionally symbolizes the four cardinal points, the four Gospels, and the harmony of the created world, sanctified by the sign of the cross.
Reverse (Side II):
In the center is a composition of concentric circles ("eye" / "solar disk"). In medieval tradition, this symbol symbolized Christ as the "Sun of Truth," the uncreated light and divine eternity.
Ray Medallions:
Each of the four rays is topped on both sides with a rounded medallion with enamel inlay, giving the cross integrity, monumentality, and volume.
Enamel condition: Exceptional. The yellow-green (pistachio) enamel paste is almost completely preserved in the recesses, revealing the noble grainy texture of time.
Metal and patina: The bronze is covered with a natural, even dark olive patina, harmoniously contrasting with the light enamel.
Details: The top (hanging eye) is intact, durable, and remains functional.
Look at many photos for your own impression.100% original.
The cross comes with a jewelry cord.
Material: Bronze.
Size : 35 x 27 mm.
Weight: 2.95 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.
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文化
Medieval
世紀/年代
1100-1400 ad
商品名
A beautiful and rare double-sided enamel cross. In excellent condition.
取得先
Auction house
取得年
2015
取得国
Europe
コンディション
Excellent
前所有者の取得先
Auction house
前所有者 - 取得年
1980
前所有者 - 取得国
Europe
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