SUPERB BYZANTINE CROSS NECKLACE, 6TH-9TH CENTURY AD

$550.00
Gilt bronze of complex form. Just under 1 1/2” total height. The cross beam centered. Each beam, of a beaded loop with triple lug terminals forming “crutches” representing five crosses in one and later adopted by Godfrey of Bouillon, a Frankish Knight of the First Crusade, known as Baron of the Holy Sepulcher and the Crusader King, ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem following its victorious siege in the First Crusade, as the Jerusalem Cross. The center with a Wheel of Fortune, a remnant of the Pagan heritage. The back flat and plain. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. On a modern gilt Sterling silver neck chain. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.
Item ID: B5521

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SUPERB BYZANTINE CROSS NECKLACE, 6TH-9TH CENTURY AD

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