Ca. 600-800 AD. A flat-section cross pendant made of bronze, with flaring arms and suspension loop. At the heart of the pendant and at the tip of each arm lies a motif of concentric circles, which all together form five wounds of Christ, an iconic image of the Christian faith. The imagery of the Five Wounds of Christ symbolizes the passion and suffering of Jesus and can be seen as a reminder of the selflessness and sacrifice of Jesus, who died for the sins of mankind. The motif has been used in many Christian artworks to show a sense of reverence, piety, and devotion to Jesus, as a symbol of his suffering, and as a source of inspiration for Christians everywhere. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 37.75.39.Size: L:34mm / W:19.4mm ; 4.07gProvenance: Private London collector, acquired on the UK Art market, pre-2000.