No. 107665282

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Byzantine ビザンチン巡礼者の聖なる十字架 – 祈祷用ブロンズ十字ペンダント  (No reserve price)
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Byzantine ビザンチン巡礼者の聖なる十字架 – 祈祷用ブロンズ十字ペンダント (No reserve price)

A beautiful holy Byzantine bronze cross transformed into a wearable pendant, dating approximately to the 10th–12th century AD. Its broad flared arms and carefully engraved circular punch decorations are characteristic of medieval Byzantine devotional metalwork, while the central crossed lines create a subtle symbolic focus representing the union of the earthly and the divine. The decorative dotted borders adorning each arm evoke the celestial heavens and the eternal light of Christ, while the simple yet powerful form reflects the spirituality that defined the Byzantine Empire. Such crosses were treasured as personal expressions of faith, carried by pilgrims, travelers, soldiers, and ordinary believers seeking divine protection throughout their journeys. The reverse remains plain and beautifully patinated, preserving the authentic character of the piece and revealing centuries of natural aging. Rich green and brown archaeological patina highlights its genuine historical presence, making every surface unique. Today this remarkable cross has been carefully mounted as a wearable pendant, allowing a thousand-year-old symbol of devotion to be appreciated once again while fully preserving its original historical character. Details Byzantine Empire Circa 10th–12th century AD Material: Bronze Authentic archaeological patina Decorated with punched circular motifs and incised central cross Professionally mounted as a wearable pendant Supplied with a modern black leather cord An exceptional devotional relic that beautifully combines medieval craftsmanship, Christian symbolism, and nearly a millennium of history into a timeless piece of wearable heritage. Weight:6.5 gr Diameter: 42.4 mm

No. 107665282

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Byzantine ビザンチン巡礼者の聖なる十字架 – 祈祷用ブロンズ十字ペンダント  (No reserve price)

Byzantine ビザンチン巡礼者の聖なる十字架 – 祈祷用ブロンズ十字ペンダント (No reserve price)

A beautiful holy Byzantine bronze cross transformed into a wearable pendant, dating approximately to the 10th–12th century AD. Its broad flared arms and carefully engraved circular punch decorations are characteristic of medieval Byzantine devotional metalwork, while the central crossed lines create a subtle symbolic focus representing the union of the earthly and the divine.

The decorative dotted borders adorning each arm evoke the celestial heavens and the eternal light of Christ, while the simple yet powerful form reflects the spirituality that defined the Byzantine Empire. Such crosses were treasured as personal expressions of faith, carried by pilgrims, travelers, soldiers, and ordinary believers seeking divine protection throughout their journeys.

The reverse remains plain and beautifully patinated, preserving the authentic character of the piece and revealing centuries of natural aging. Rich green and brown archaeological patina highlights its genuine historical presence, making every surface unique.

Today this remarkable cross has been carefully mounted as a wearable pendant, allowing a thousand-year-old symbol of devotion to be appreciated once again while fully preserving its original historical character.

Details

Byzantine Empire
Circa 10th–12th century AD
Material: Bronze
Authentic archaeological patina
Decorated with punched circular motifs and incised central cross
Professionally mounted as a wearable pendant
Supplied with a modern black leather cord

An exceptional devotional relic that beautifully combines medieval craftsmanship, Christian symbolism, and nearly a millennium of history into a timeless piece of wearable heritage.
Weight:6.5 gr
Diameter: 42.4 mm

Final bid
€ 83
No reserve price
Ruth Garrido Vila
Expert
Estimate € 150 - € 200

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