LOT 274 BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT
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Ca. 1000-1300 AD. A cruciform pendant crafted from bronze features four circular terminals with a raised dot at the center of each. A suspension loop at the top provides a perfect finishing touch. The reverse is left unworked to add to the pendant's unique charm. Cross pendants have been used in the Byzantine Empire since the 4th century as a symbol of the Christian faith. As Christianity grew in the Empire, the cross became a widely used symbol in the production of jewelry, coins, and other objects. The design of the cross varied, and small pendants often had a depiction of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, or other religious figures. Cf. The British Museum, Museum number 1880,0501.8.Size: L:28.1mm / W:22.3mm ; 4.15gProvenance: Private London collector, acquired on the UK Art market, pre-2000.
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