EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS C.800-1000 AD

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples of the Roman Empire. Northern Europe and later Italy, convert to Christianity under penalty of death! Converts in Northern

7/8" height. Gilt bronze. Centered cross beam with disk at the junction. Each beam with ball terminals. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlema

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples of the Roman Empire. Northern Europe and later Italy, convert to Christianity under penalty of death! Converts in Northern

7/8” height. Gilt bronze. Saltire(?) at intersection of beams which terminate in spheres. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (

Ancient Medieval Christian Convert's Cross C.800 Ad Gilt bronze. 7/8” height, lobed terminal beams with the cross beam centered. The junction with a raised square each side. Good form. All items pur

Gilt bronze, 1” height. Saltire at intersection of beams which terminate in spheres. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (found

Gilt bronze. 1” height, symmetrical with expanded terminal beams. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to p

1 inch tall. Gilt bronze. Well delineated saltire at intersection of beams which terminate in well-formed spheres. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish Kin

Gilt bronze. Just under 1” height, symmetrical with expanded terminal beams. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Frank

Gilt bronze. Just under 1” height, ball terminal beams with the cross above center. The junction with a raised square each side and saltire to the front. Good form. All items purchased are accompani

Five circles representing the five wounds of Christ. Worn by pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land before travel was restricted by Muslims, leading to the Crusades. Professionally refurbished with the g

Over 1 ¼" height. The front with broad line incised cross within. Surface textured from sand casting, probably open face mold. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored and mounted

Early Christian period, 600-1000 AD. Wearable size 6 1/2. Rounded band made with the center plug method, cast with a disk filling the hole, which was then removed by hand. Professionally refurbished w

Gilt bronze. Just under 1" height, of elegant form. Crossbeam above center with a four circle cluster at the intersection, representing a saltire. Each beam with a triple circle terminal. The saltire

This Byzantine bronze cross, measuring a compact 5 x 4.1 cm, is an exquisite example of early Christian artistry. The artifact’s front and back sides are meticulously engraved with symbols and texts

Giltl bronze. Over 1” height. Symmetrical with centered cross beam. Surface wear from burial. Carried by early Roman Christians to the Holy land and its sacred sites. Professionally refurbished with

An ancient Byzantine Empire Early Christian Religious 22K Gold ring. The ring is adorned with an engraved image of a cross and other accents. Circa: 8th century AD. Weight 5.2 grams. Fine detail work.

Ca. 500-700 AD Early Christian Byzantine oval-shaped intaglio engraved within a stylised cross seated upon an altar. The gemstone is set within an oval-shaped iron ring fragment (band now missing). Si

Jewelry: Medieval Christian Cross Date: 900-1000 A.D. Size: 1 inch Material: Gold overlay Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death

Gilt bronze, size 4 ¾ with 2.5mm well rounded face band. Raised stepper circular bezel engraved with four radials suggesting a cross and outer diagonals. These combine two early Christian symbols

Slightly rounded band, narrowed at the shoulders. Size 5 1/2, 3.6mm at the bottom. Square bezel with an incised saltire. The saltire or St. Andrew's cross was used on Christian Roman coins from the 4t

Jewelry: Medieval Christian Cross Date: 800-1000 A.D. Size: 1 inch Material: Gold overlay Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death

Jewelry: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: ca. 800-1000 AD Material: Gilt bronze Complying with Charlemagne's order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death. Th

Item: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 800-1000 A.D. Size: Approx. 1 inch high Charlemagne was crowned the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 AD. Under his rule, he issued an edict