SAXON CROSS 9th-10th CENTURY

Gilt bronze. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Eur

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

9th-10th century. Silvered bronze, 1 3/16” height. Symmetrical. Each beam with nodular expansions. Large diamond form center with a vertical bar each side. Excellent with the silver restored on ster

9th-10th century. 1 1/8” height, symmetrical with slender ball terminal beams and central square with a saltire one side and stippled field the other. On modern sterling silver chain. The silver res

9th-10th century. Just under 1” height. The cross beam above center, each beam terminal of stepped tapered form. Circular center with a with four low nubs each side in alternate arrangements, the sp

Byzantine Reliquary Bronze Inscribed Encolpion Cross, 9th-10th Century A.D.Two hollow sides, hinged at top and bottom, one side with robed Jesus and Greek inscription CXC NHKA, the other with the Virg

Gilt bronze. Just over 7/8” height, of early Gothic form. Lobed terminal beams with the cross beam centered. The junction with a raised saltire in a square each side. Worn to display conversion to C

Gilt bronze. 7/8” height, of early Gothic form. Lobed terminal beams with the cross beam centered. The junction with a raised saltire in a square each side. Worn to display conversion to Christianit

A pair of Byzantine bronze crosses, 9th - 10th Century AD, both the front halves of small reliquary crosses depicting Christ in relief. Largest: 1 2/3 in (4.2cm) x 1 in (2.5cm). Both nicely patinated.

Byzantine Gold Cross, c. 9th-10th Century A.D.Uniform cylindrical arms, the centre decorated with twisted encircling wire. Wide suspension loop. Size:4.8 cm L Material:Gold, 3.7 grams Culture:Byzant

Large Byzantine Gold Cross, c. 9th-10th Century A.D.Conical arms with a sphere centre. Wide hinged suspension loop. Size:3.9 cm L (including original loop) - 1 9/16” Material:Gold, 1.8grmsWorldwide

Byzantine Engraved Bronze Cross, c. 9th-10th Century A.D. Byzantine, c. 9th-10th Century A.D. Bronze 10 cm L - 4 15/16 inches Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.

7/8” height with symmetrical trefoil terminal beams. The center with a saltire to the front. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 76

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

Charlemagne's conquest of most of northern Europe in the eight century was followed by forced conversion to Christianity under penalty of death. The conversion was effective and Northern Europeans, pr

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse or Anglo-Saxon, Migration Period, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A tremendous circular brooch, made from silver and with inlaid gold details, with its face decorated with

9th-10th century AD. A large bronze altar cross with equal arms flaring to the ends and with bosses at each point, central boss; at ends of each arm a roundel with images of saints and angels; tangs t