RARE MEDIEVAL RELIQUARY CROSS NECKLACE

Silvered bronze, an extraordinary example over 1 5/8" height with the cross beam slightly above center and each beam expanding toward the ends. That form was later modified to become the Maltese Cross

Silvered bronze. 9th-11th century. 1 5/8" height, trefoil beam terminals with centered cross beam. Raised Corpus Christi in high relief. The back recessed for a sacred relic. Good quaint medieval char

7th-10th Century AD. Gilt bronze, 1 5/8" height including the loop. Cross beam above center. Both beams flared to the terminals like the Maltese Cross. Fine ghostly Christ figure with arms raised in t

7th-10th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just under 1 3/4" in height including the loop. Crossbeam above center. Both beams flared to the terminals like the Maltese Cross. Rudimentary Corpus Christi deeply i

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

Under 1 1/8" height with centered cross beam and a square at the intersection. Each beam with incised medial and the square with indents at the corners. Carried by European pilgrims traveling to the H

Gilt bronze over 1" height. Centered cross beam. Both beams with slightly flared ends. The junction with a square deeply incised with a saltire. The beams with incised medals as well. The back of the

Byzantine Empire, Medieval Period, ca. 12th to 14th century CE. A reliquary cross, an enkolpion: two pieces with a hinge at the top, capped by a cross and a thin ring for suspension. The body of the c

C.650-950. Gilt bronze, over 1 ½” height. Slightly flared beam terminals. The cross, slightly above the center. The surface heavily textured as made. The back recessed for the inclusion of

C.650-950. Gilt bronze, slightly under 1 1/4" height. Centered cross beam with a square at the junction of the vertical beam with slightly flared ends. The back recessed for the inclusion of a sacred

17th-18th century AD. A bronze reliquary cross pendant in Byzantine style with hinged barrel loop, florid finial to each arm, obverse with high-relief Corpus Christi and legend below, reverse with nim

Antique Victorian 14kt Gold Enamel Reliquary Cross Necklace Pendant Set w Coral. Small glass front and back central compartment. Measures 1.5 inches in length.

Date: 11th - 14th century AD Material: bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Acquired at L.C.F. (London) Dimensions: 109x59mm; 139.7grams Medieval Crusaders era reliquary cross p

Silvered bronze, 13th-15th century. Just under 1 12” total height, symmetrical, with the cross beam centered. The beams flared in the Maltese cross fashion with triple circle terminals derived f

7th-10th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just under 1 3/4" height including the loop. Cross beam above center. Both beams flared to the terminals like the Maltese Cross. Rudimentary Corpus Christi deeply inc

Ca. 1000-1300 AD. Medieval Europe. A finely modelled cast bronze reliquary cross composed of three parts: two crosses that fit together, a large loop for suspension, and a hinged base. Made of bronze,

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

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

C.1100-1300 AD. 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 aft

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

Date: 11th - 14th century AD Material: bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Acquired at L.C.F. (London) Dimensions: 74x42mm; 28grams Medieval Crusaders period cross pendant. Pro