Ancient Medieval and Byzantine Crosses and Pendants. 5th - 12th Century AD

Dating to the late Roman and Byzantine periods, these were worn as statements of faith... commonly depicting Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary. Some two-pieced crosses (reliquaries or encolpions), held within them relics of saints and martyrs... bits of bone, chips of stone, slivers of wood, or pinches of ash. Also see: Large Medieval and Byzantine Ceremonial Crosses.
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Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. 40 mm (1 5/8"). Olive-green patina, top suspension loop intact (bottom one missing). #JM2452: $275 Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze cross pendant. With a central circle, rounded ends to the terminals. H: 52mm (2"), dark green patina, thick intact suspension loop. Slightly bent in antiquity. #JM2453: $250 SOLD Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. A snake-like design down the center, rounded ends to the terminals with small "X's". H: 32mm (1 1/4"), dark green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2459: $250 Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Christ with arms upraised "Orans". H: 37mm (1 7/16"). brown patina, suspension loop intact but thin. #JM2460: $275

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a central engraved "X". H: 23 mm (15/16"), with dark blue-green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2392: $125 Late Roman to Byzantine,
c. 5th – 8th Century AD. Gorgeous gold earring with a dangling cross, the arms of the cross supported by a circular band of twisted wire. Well-constructed and attractive. 37 x 16mm. Ex R. Fletcher collection, NM. #AR2543: $750		 Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze reliquary cross (2-part cross used to store a holy relic). Both halves present but loose, all suspension loops intact. Could be worn as one or two pendants! Surfaces originally inscribed with decoration, now worn away. Olive-green patina. H: 28mm (1 1/8"). #JM2412: $199 Holy Land, c. 6th-9th century AD. Small Byzantine bronze reliquary cross (half). Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 27mm (1 1/16'). Olive-green patina, heavy earthen deposits, suspension loops intact. #JM2402: $250

Medieval Armenia, time of the Crusades. King Hetoum I, 1226-1270 AD. Large copper Tank, set into custom silver bezel. Cross with 4 lines, Armenian inscription: "Struck in the City of Sis" / King seated on throne holding globus cruciger & fleur-de-lis, "Hetoum King of the Armenians." ref: Nercessian 351-357. Large 33mm (1 1/4") diameter. Holed in antiquity to be worn as a pendant! Dark coppery patina, great detail. Coin ex Robin Danziger, NY. #CA2155: $299 Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. "Latin" cross form, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. Dark olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. H: 32mm (1 1/4”). ex Los Angeles collection. #JM2425: $250 SOLD Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (half). H: 44 mm (1 3/4"). Suspension loops missing, slightly bent in antiquity. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. #JM2253: $99 SOLD Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Excellent bronze prutah, set into a gorgeous custom silver cross pendant. Bezel diameter 5/8", cross measures 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" including loop. Fantastic detail! A gorgeous, wearable piece of Christian history. #JN2322: $399 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Gorgeous Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. A Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription to sides, Cyrillic text above and below. L: 35mm, suspension loop intact. Dark brassy tone. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2440: $150 Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Gorgeous Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. A central Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription to sides, Cyrillic text above and below. L: 25mm, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2441: $99 Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Gorgeous Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. A Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription to sides, Cyrillic text above and below. L: 28mm, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2442: $99 Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Neat Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. The front with a tall ornate Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription around; the other with Cyrillic text within a central cross. L: 30mm, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2438: $125

Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, carried by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. The front with a Crusader-type "Latin" cross, a faint cross-shaped design on back. No suspension hole. H: 28 mm (1 1/8"), gray patina. #JM2306: $225 Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, worn by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. Of simple design, with a suspenion hole at top (clogged with ancient earth). H: 34 mm (1 3/8"), light gray patina. #JM2310: $125 Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, worn by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. The outer circle with ridged decoration, the central Latin cross, raised pellets in the "Five Wounds of Christ" design. H: 1 3/16" (3cm). Light gray patina. #JM2290: $225 SOLD Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, worn by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. One side with a crisp "Latin" cross, the other with small central cross with radiant design Very small suspension hole. H: 3/4" (19 mm). Light gray patina. #JM2302: $275

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Excellent bronze prutah, set into a gorgeous custom silver cross pendant. Bezel diameter 5/8", cross measures 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" including loop. Fantastic detail! A gorgeous, wearable piece of Christian history. #JN2321: $399

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a bust. H: 29 mm (1 1/8"), dark reddish to olive-green patina, suspension loop intact but worn thin. #JM2378: $150

Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Excellent bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays (now toned greenish). The metal has a dark red patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 39x30 mm (1 1/2" x 1 3/16"), suspension loop intact but thin. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2454: $350

Holy Land. Medieval period, c. 7th-12th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. The cross at center small and flat with squared edges, thin tristed bronze suspension loop at top. Thicker bronze loop at bottom likely once held another decorative element, lost to history. Glossy black patina. H: 44mm (1 1/2"). ex-NJ estate. #JM2419: $199

Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, worn by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. The front with a small central cross with 3 concentric rings around, the back with an interesting "waffle" shaped grid-like pattern. H: 27 mm (1 1/16"), suspension hole through top. High-relief detail, light gray patina. #JM2309: $175


Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, carried by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. Ornate design, with ornamented equal-ended terminals. H: 30 mm (1 1/8"), tan patina, light earthen deposits. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2410: $175

Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, carried by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. The front with a "Latin" cross, and a simple cross on back. No suspension hole. H: 28 mm (1 1/8"), gray patina. #JM2318: $175

Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Neat Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. The front with a tall ornate Russian Orthodox cross, initials of Christ above; the other with 11 lines of Cyrillic text. L: 35mm, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2434: $175

Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Neat Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. The front with a tall ornate Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription around; the other with Cyrillic text within a central cross. L: 38mm, thick intact suspension loop. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2439: $125

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Set into a stunning custom silver cross pendant. Cross 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" including loop. An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history! Great detail! #JN2232: $350 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Set into a stunning custom silver cross pendant. Cross 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" including loop. An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history! Good detail, dark brassy tone. #JN2290: $350

Byzantine Empire, c. 10th - 12th Century AD. A lovely Byzantine bronze applique of the Virgin Mary. Depicted with her arms outstretched, a pin for mounting at back. Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8" (3.5 x 3 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Los Angeles private collection. #AB2027: $299

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting bronze central element of a processional cross. This cross-bar would have likely held long wooden or inlaid cross terminals. 1 1/8" (2.9 cm). Intact with minor chips, deep olive-green patina and some earthen deposits. A rare and interesting piece! Ex Texas private collection. #AB2006: $85

Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Russian Imperial bronze crucifix pendant. One side depicts Christ upon the cross, banner above His head, a skull and crossbones beneath His feet; the other with the Virgin Mary with halo, star above, "MATER DEI" to sides, illegible inscription below. L: 35mm, suspension loop twisted in antiquity. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2435: $150

Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Neat Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. The front with a tall ornate Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription around; the other with multiple lines of Cyrillic text. L: 35mm, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2437: $150

Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Neat Russian Imperial bronze cross pendant. The front with a tall ornate Russian Orthodox cross, Latin inscription around; the other with 12 lines of Cyrillic text. Elaborate, chunky intact suspension loop. L: 34mm. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2436: $150

Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Simple lead Pilgrim's Cross amulet, carried by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. L: 29mm (1 1/8"), light gray patina, light earthen deposits. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2409: $125

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-9th century AD. Large bronze cross. The surface decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design, two suspension loops at top. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. H: 5 cm (just under 2 inches). ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, NY. #JM2368: $275

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (2-part cross used to store a holy relic). Both halves present but loose, top suspension loops intact. Could be worn as one or two pendants! Surfaces originally inscribed with decoration, now worn away. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. 64 mm (2 1/2"). #JM2078: $275
Coptic Ethiopia, 18th to early 20th century AD
Silver Cross Pendants
Following the persecution during the Coptic period in ancient Egypt, Christians moved the church to sanctuary in Ethiopia where it continued to flourish for hundreds of years. It is even said that the holy Ark of the Covenant was secreted away to a church in Ethiopia--and is still secretly guarded there to this day.

Coptic Ethiopia, 18th-19th century AD. Ornate large silver cross pendant, made by the "lost wax" method. A fantastic Coptic piece with lots of nice and intricate detail. Measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/2", suspension loop intact and wearable! ex-Joel L. Malter, Encino, CA. #JM2359: $150 SOLD

Coptic Ethiopia, 18th-19th century AD. Ornate large silver cross pendant, made by the "lost wax" method. A fantastic Coptic piece with lots of nice and intricate detail. Measures 2 1/8" x 1 5/8", suspension loop with small crack but wearable! ex-Joel L. Malter, Encino, CA. #JM2361: $150 SOLD


Coptic Ethiopia, 18th-19th century AD. Nice small silver cross pendant. Made of base-silver, with suspension loop comprised of 2 flaps that meet in the center. Wear with care! 28 mm (1 1/8"). #JM2177: $125 SOLD

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Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Small lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Nicely decorated front with cross and laurel, no suspension hole. Light brown/white patina. 24x17 mm. #JM2014: $125 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Heavy lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Latin cross-within-cross design. Chunky and heavy! Dark grey patina 42x33 mm, suspension hole through top. ex-CNG. #JM2008: $175 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Heavy lead "Pilgrim's" cross amulet. Lacking a suspension hoop this would likely have been carried in a purse or satchel. 38 mm (1 1/2") with nice creme patina. #JM2158: $99 SOLD
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Crosses, 8th-11th century AD
These crosses were carried during the Crusades and Medieval period by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back.
These were found at ancient sites in Britain and France.

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze crucifix set in modern custom sterling silver bezel. Depicts Christ upon the cross. 40x24 mm (1 1/2" x 7/8") without the hoop. Cross with nice dark bronze patina. #JM2057: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze cross set in modern custom sterling silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 54 mm ( 2 1/8") including loop. Great patina. #JM2115-n2cc: SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Very large bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans, wearing long robes. H: 67 mm (2 9/16"), all suspension loops intact, black patina. Incredible detail! #JM2270: $375 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-12th century AD. Large bronze cross. H: 50 mm (2 inches) with great green patina, thick and robust suspension loop. #JM2226: $175
SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross engraved with a "cross-within-cross" design. Suspension loop lost in antiquity. Brassy/olive-green patina. H: 31 mm
(1 1/4"). #JM2273: $65 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with ornate design and 5 raised pellets indicating the "Five Wounds of Christ". H: 26 mm (1 1/16"). Black patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2258: $125 SOLD
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-14th century AD. Great lead Pilgtim's Cross amulet. Worn by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. Nice "radiant" inner-cross design. Holed-through at top. 37 mm (1 3/8"), with gray patina, light earthen deposits. ex-Tom Cederlind estate. #JM2242: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross, set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans". 4 cm (1 1/2") without the hoop. Cross with deep olive-green patina, original suspension loop lost in antiquity. #JM2288: $499 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross. H: 28 mm (1 1/16") with circular decorations at the terminals, traces of a silver inlay at center. Suspension loop worn but intact. #JM2228: $125 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant, with a central small cross and terminals decorated with "Runic" designs. H: 32 mm (1 1/4"), with nice olive-green patina, darker than photo. Suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2286: $299 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross, set in custom .925 silver bezel. Decorated with incised-line "cross-within-cross" design. Measures 35 mm (1 3/8") without the hoop. Cross with dark olive-green to coppery tone. #JM2266: $350 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze cross, with "cross-within-cross" incised design, hole made at bottom likely to hang another decoration. 46 mm (1 3/4"), suspension loop intact. ex-Tom Cederlind. #JM2222: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. Both suspension loops intact, the bottom one clogged. H: 69 mm (2 3/4") including loops. Brown patina, light deposits. Nice and wearable! #JM2321: $299 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half), set in a stunning custom .925 silver pendant! Depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans", wearing long robes. H: 65 mm (2 1/2") not counting the loop. Olive-green patina, incredible detail! #JM2252: $650 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. An absolutely stunning bronze icon pendant depicting the Virgin Mary, with arms upraised Orans, Baby Jesus in her lap! The suspension element at top depicts a male face looking down - perhaps the Heavenly Father? Measures 55x40 mm (2 1/8" x 1 1/2"). Olive-green patina, excellent detail! ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2139: $575 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with yellow and white paste inlays, the light earthen deposits make them appear a bit gray. The metal has a deep olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 40x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2298: $350 SOLD
Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Neat bronze cross pendant. Simple design with equal-ended terminals, suspension loop at top. H: 31 mm (1 1/4"). Thick green patina with earthen deposits. Ex collection of Leslie Charles D'Oyly Harmer. #JM2312: $125 SOLD
Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Neat bronze cross pendant. Simple design with equal-ended terminals, suspension loop at top. H: 25 mm (1"). Thick green patina with earthen deposits. Ex collection of Leslie Charles D'Oyly Harmer. #JM2313: $75 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms upraised Orans (mostly worn away from use). H: 4 cm (1 1/2"), nice green patina, all 4 suspension loops intact! #JM2346: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans". 50 mm (1 7/8"), one top suspension loop and both bottom loops intact. Black patina, light earthen deposits. ex-Tom Cederlind estate. #JM2239: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. 45 mm
(1 3/4"), top loop intact. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. #JM2210: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. HUGE bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. 76 mm (3 inches!), both suspension loops intact. High-relief detail, glossy olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. Ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, NY. #JM2353: $275 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. "Latin" cross form, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. Glossy dark olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. H: 35 mm (1 3/8"). Ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2339: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Excellent large bronze cross pendant. Heavily decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design, dotted accents at terminals. Glossy dark olive-green patina, suspension loop intact but worn somewhat thin from use. H: 49 mm (1 15/16"). Ex-Berkeley, CA collection. Gorgeous! #JM2343: $275 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Excellent bronze cross pendant. Heavily decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design, dotted accents at terminals. Glossy dark olive-green to reddish patina, suspension loop intact and quite wide. H: 37 mm (1 7/16"). Ex-Berkeley, CA collection. Gorgeous! #JM2340: $325 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 6th-8th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. With ornate, rounded terminals, suspension loop missing. Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. H: 30 mm (1 3/16"). Ex-Thomas Bentley Cederlind estate, Portland, OR. #JM2247: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze cross. Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. H: 47mm (1 7/8"). Black patina, earthen highlights, suspension loop intact. ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, NY. #JM2367: $299 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Excellent bronze cross pendant. Ornate terminals, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. Glossy dark olive-green to reddish patina, suspension loop intact. H: 37 mm (1 1/2"). Ex-Berkeley, CA collection. Gorgeous! #JM2341: $299 SOLD

Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Neat early Byzantine bronze cross pendant. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 30mm (1 1/8'). Blue-green patina, earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. ex-Jerusalem collection.

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a central "X". H: 24 mm (7/8"), with dark green patina, suspension loop intact but thin. #JM2379: $125 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Rounded elements at terminals. H: 3 cm (1 1/4"), dark green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2381: $175 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. small bronze cross pendant. Rounded elements at terminals. H: 25mm (1 inch), dark green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2382: $150 SOLD

Medieval Armenia. Cilician Kingdom, time of the Crusades. King Levon IV, 1320-1342 AD. Copper pogh set into stunning silver bezel. King seated in throne, staff in one hand and orb in the other. Armenian inscription: Levon King of the Armenians / Cross with four lines in quadrants. Armenian inscription: Struck in the City of Sis. 20 mm dia. #JN2101: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180 AD. Bronze Tetarteron set in custom .925 silver bezel. Large cross upon three steps, IC-XC / Manuel, crowned and wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe, MANVHL DECPOTH. ref: SB 1976, BMC 86-90. 23 mm dia. with nice copper to green tone. Nice detail. #JN2203: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180 AD. Bronze Tetarteron set in custom silver bezel with gray patina. Large cross upon three steps, IC-XC / Manuel, crowned and wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe, MANVHL DECPOTH. ref: SB 1976, BMC 86-90. 21 mm dia. with nice copper to green tone. Nice detail on both sides. Beautiful! #JN2043: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire. Manuel I, 1143-1180 AD. Bronze Tetarteron set in custom silver bezel with gray patina. Large cross upon three steps, IC-XC / Manuel, crowned and wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe, MANVHL DECPOTH. ref: SB 1976, BMC 86-90. 17 mm dia. with nice dark green tone with earthen deposits. Fantastic cross! #JN2044: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Incredible 2-sided bronze cross set in custom .925 silver bezel. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, the other with the Virfin Mary with arms upraised Orans. 34 mm (1 3/8") tall without the hoop. A stunning, one of a kind piece! #JM2197: $599 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent large bronze cross set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 40 mm (1 1/2") tall without the hoop. #JM2107: $550 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. HUGE bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. Still (barely) hanging by its original suspension loop and pin! Famulous green patina, light earthen deposits. H: 87 mm (3 7/16") including loop. Would look nice in one of my frames. Beautiful! #JM2269: $375 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary (encolpion) cross. Both sides intact and still attached! One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. The other side depicts the Virgin Mary with arms upraised Orans, mostly worn away from extensive ancient use. Both nimbate and wearing long robes. Intact suspension loop still attached with the original ancient wire, opens freely but closes nicely when suspended. 50 mm (just under 2") with glossy dark green patina. #JM2148: $250 SOLD
Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Great bronze cross pendant. The round area in the center once likely held a stone or glass inlay. H: 37 mm (1 7/16"), with olive-green patina and heavy earthen deposits, large suspension loop. Found in Israel! ex-Jerusalem, Israel gallery. Rare! #JM2287: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms upraised Orans, busts of 4 saints or apostles around. 41 mm (1 5/8"), one top susp-ension loop broken. Olive-green patina. #JM2203: $225 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 14th-16th century AD. Nronze crucifix pendant. Depicts Christ upon the cross. H: 46 mm (1 13/16"), suspension loop well-worn but intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2323: $175 SOLD
Medieval/Crusader Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great and rare bronze cross pendant. A central "Latin" cross within a circular border with raised pellet design, ribbed edges. W: 23 mm (7/8"). Olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. Rare type! ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2317: $250 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 10th-11th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. Both sides heavily decorated with a punched-dot design, elaborate trefoil terminals. H: 35 mm (1 3/8"). Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2278: $299 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross with white and yellow paste inlays. Dark olive-green patina, much of the original inlays remain! H: 34 mm (1 5/16"). Light earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2326: $225 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Excellent bronze cross with great white and blue paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits, a little darker than photo. 40x32 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2295: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze reliquary cross (half), set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head, busts of saints to sides. H: 44 mm (1 3/4") without the loop. Cross with olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2283: $550 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross with white and yellow paste inlays. Dark olive-green patina, much of the original inlays remain! H: 35 mm (1 3/8"). Light earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. Ex-London gallery. #JM2305: $225 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross with yellow paste inlays. Dark olive-green patina, much of the original inlays remain! H: 32 mm (1 1/4"). Light earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. Ex-London gallery. #JM2324: $225 SOLD

Viking Europe, c. 10th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a central medallion with a square dotted design, raised dotted designs on the 4 diamond-shaped terminals. Suspension loop intact. Olive-green patina. H: 27 mm (1 1/16"). ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2280: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross. Christ with arms upraised Orans H: 34mm (1 5/16"). Olive-green patina, earthen highlights, suspension loop intact. #JM2386: $225 SOLD

Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, with a central small cross and terminals decorated with globular designs. H: 32 mm (1 1/4"), with dark gray patina, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2405: $225 SOLD

Coptic Ethiopia, 18th-19th century AD. Ornate large silver cross pendant, made by the "lost wax" method. A fantastic Coptic piece with lots of nice and intricate detail. Measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4", suspension loop intact and wearable! ex-Joel L. Malter, Encino, CA. #JM2358: $175 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. "Latin" cross design, very thin construction with wide suspension loop intact. Slightly bent in antiquity. Olive-green patina, heavy earthen deposits. H: 2cm (13/16"). #JM2347: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Huge bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. H: 65mm (2 1/2"). Deep olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. Ex-estate of Robert Thompson, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Thompson began collecting in the 1960s, and selected each artifact for his collection with a curator's eye. #JM2388: $325 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Large bronze prutah, set into a gorgeous custom silver cross pendant. Bezel diameter 5/8", cross measures 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" including loop. Fantastic detail! An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history. #JN2243: $399 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Large bronze prutah, set into a gorgeous custom silver cross pendant. Bezel diameter 5/8", cross measures 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" including loop. Fantastic detail! An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history. #JN2244: $399 SOLD

Lovely antique bronze cross, c. 17th-19th Century AD. A large piece, probably once attached to a larger object, with rectangular open-work base and small intact suspension loop at top. 3 7/8" (97 mm). Intact with dark brown patina. Stands on its own yet has a loop at top for hanging... an interesting piece! #JM2153: $250 SOLD

Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow, green and orange paste inlays (now toned a bit gray). The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x32 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), and thick and heavy for these. Suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2416: $350 SOLD

Medieval England, c. 9th-13th century AD. Interesting pendant made from a teardrop-shaped chalcedony stone amulet engraved with a cross. Around it is wrapped a thin bronze setting with suspension loop. Pretty fragile, I would not recommend wearing this. But a very interesting piece! H: 3 cm (1 3/16"). ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2166: $225 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 7th-12th century AD. Interesting silver cross, the front engraved with Greek inscription "THEOS" (God). Rather crude script, hand done by original owner. HL 28mm (1 1/8"). Low-grade silver but lovely surfaces. ex-NJ estate. #JM2418: $250 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze cross, with "cross-within-cross" incised design, small circular element at center. H: 44 mm (1 3/4"), suspension loop intact. Smooth dark brassy-green patina. ex Los Angeles collection. #JM2427: $275 SOLD

Holy Land, c. 7th-8th century AD. Great Byzantine bronze cross pendant. The central recess once held a gem or stone. H: 36mm (1 3/8'). Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. #JM2397: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. The center a "Latin" cross with rounded ends to the terminals, the inside with incised diagonal line design. H: 25mm (1 inch), light green patina, suspension loop intact. One edge of bottom terminal missing. #JM2357: $125 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a central engraved "X". H: 23 mm (15/16"), with light blue-green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2363: $150 SOLD

Holy Land, c. 6th-9th century AD. Nice Byzantine bronze cross. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 29mm (1 1/8'). Olive-green patina, heavy earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. #JM2403: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a "cross-within-cross" design, rounded elements at terminals. H: 31mm (1 1/8"), great green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2364: $199 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Rounded elements at terminals. H: 32mm (1 3/16"), great green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2365: $175 SOLD

Medieval Armenia, time of the Crusades. King Hetoum I, 1226-1270 AD. Large copper Tank, set into custom silver bezel. Cross with 4 lines, Armenian inscription: "Struck in the City of Sis" / King seated on throne holding globus cruciger & fleur-de-lis, "Hetoum King of the Armenians." ref: Nercessian 351-357. Large 33mm (1 1/4") diameter. Holed in antiquity to be worn as a pendant! Dark coppery patina, great detail. Coin ex Robin Danziger, NY. #CA2156: $299 SOLD

Medieval Armenia, time of the Crusades. King Hetoum I, 1226-1270 AD. Large copper Tank, set into custom silver bezel. King seated on throne holding globus cruciger & fleur-de-lis, Hetoum King of the Armenians / Cross with 4 lines, Struck in the City of Sis. ref: Nercessian 351-357. 28 mm diameter. Nice coppery patina, great detail. #CA2152: $199 SOLD

Medieval England. 7th-12th century AD. Bronze cross fixture from a box or furniture piece. Nice white enamel inlays (3) still set in place. A rare and unusual find. Measures 37 x 30 mm. ex-British private collection. #FXT14: $110 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-9th century AD. HUGE lead "pilgrim's cross" pendant, worn by pilgrims from Europe to the Holy Land and back. Center may have been inlaid at one time. Well-worn from use! Light gray patina, earthen deposits. H: 65mm (2 1/2") and heavy! ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2374: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 10th - 12th Century AD. HUGE Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, with original loop, one side depicts Christ on the cross, the second side depicts the Virgin Orans, the bust of a saint within a circular border at the edge of each limb. 3 7/8 x 2 in (9.8 x 5.1 cm). Still held together and to robust suspension loop with its original bronze pins! Nicely patinated. Ex Los Angeles, CA private collection. #JM2426: $450 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half), set in a stunning custom .925 silver pendant! Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes. H: 68 mm (2 5/8") not counting the loop. Olive-green patina, nice detail. Cross ex-Austrian collection. #JM2407: $399 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary (encolpion) cross. Both sides intact and still attached! Suspension loop present but broken. Olive-green patina. H: 41 mm (1 9/16"). Ex-Thomas Bentley Cederlind estate, Portland, OR. #JM2243: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans", wearing long robes. Both top suspension loops intact! H: 73 mm (2 7/8") including loops. Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. Nice large cross with high-relief detail! #JM2282: $425 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Incredible gold cross pendant. With central red stone or glass inlay surrounded with "braided" gold raised circular design, fine raised looped elements on the extremeties. H: 30 mm (1 3/16"), weighs 2.85 grams. Suspension loop intact. Perfectly preserved! ex-Tom Cederlind, Portland, OR. #JM2233: SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Fantastic and absolutely HUGE bronze cross! Half of a reliquary/encolpion cross, heavily decorated with Christ with arms outstretched, busts of saints or Apostles to sides, plaque, the sun and moon above His head. Inscriptions in greek below His arms. Suspension loop intact. H: 9 CM (3 1/2 inches!). Olive-green/grey patina with light earthen deposits. Excellent, high-relief detail! A marvelous display-piece, much better in-hand! #JM2261: $499 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. One side depicts Christ upon the cross, the other with a central tall cross, Latin inscription around. Ornate terminals, suspension loop intact. Dark brassy tone. H: 32 mm (1 5/16"). Ex-Thomas Bentley Cederlind estate, Portland, OR. #JM2250: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Exceptional bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, the other side depicting Christ with arms upraised Orans. Intact with original suspension loop at top. Still sealed, with bottom pin still in place! H: 57 mm (2 1/4") including loop. Olive-green patina. #JM2271: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Exceptional bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head, the other side with the Virgin Mary, arms upraised Orans, cross above. Nicely incised textural details. Greek inscriptions below both of their arms. With original suspension loop at top. Bottom loop missing, still opens! (click for expanded photo). HL 59 mm (2 5/16"), shiny dark brass to deep red patina. Incredible detail! #JM2267: $499 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Exceptional bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, the other side depicting Christ with arms upraised Orans. Intact with original suspension loop at top. Still sealed, with bottom pin still in place! H: 69 mm (2 1/4") including loop. Glossy olive-green patina. Neat stylized depictions! #JM2272: $399 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross set in custom .925 silver bezel. 30mm (1 1/8") without the hoop. Cross with deep olive-green patina. #JM2191: $399 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross set in custom .925 silver bezel. 42mm (1 5/8") tall without the hoop. Cross with linear and circular designs, olive-green patina. #JM2214: $425 SOLD
Medieval/Crusader Europe, c. 12th-14th century AD. Incredible and very rare Crusader cross pendant! A reliquary cross - a two-pieced cross that once held within it a relic of a saint or martyr. With original suspension loop and wire wrap at top. Bottom loop missing, still opens! (click for expanded photo). Center of both sides once held a silver or stone inlay. H: 5 cm (2 inches) including loop. Olive-green patina. Excellent! #JM2262: $750 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross pendant, decorated with "cross-within-cross" design, small Latin cross at center. H: 42 mm (1 11/16"), great green patina under earthen deposits. #JM2264: $225 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross. "Latin" cross type, the surface with punched-dot "evil eye" protective motif. 38 mm (1 1/2") with great brassy patina. #JM2194: $225 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with scenes surrounded with traces of silver inlay. One side seems to depict two busts, the other uncertain. H: 24 mm (15/16"), glossy black patina, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2319: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. A nice large Byzantine bronze processional cross, decorated with engraved design depicting a very stylized Christ, with small crosses within circles at the two outer terminals.. Once adorned a staff used in ceremonies and processions. 4" x 3 3/8" (10.3 x 8.6 cm). Attractive light olive-green patina. ex-C J Martin, UK; ex-Houston, TX collection. A great display-piece! #JM2332: $475 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, with a central small cross and terminals decorated with "Runic" designs. H: 31 mm (1 1/4"), with nice olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2329: $225 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a "cross-within-cross" design. H: 27 mm (1 1/16"), glossy black patina, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2327: $199 SOLD
Roman Egypt, c. 4th - 6th Century AD. Gorgeous Coptic bone cross pendant. Well carved with suspension loop at top. Nice light brown patina. H: 22 mm. Ex H. Sakr collection, originally acquired in the 1960's-1970's. The oldest cross type!
#JM2170: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross, with ornamented terminals and both sides decorated with nice incised "cross-within-cross" design with central circular device. 57x35 mm (2 1/4" x 1 3/8")! Golden brassy patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2218: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary (encolpion) cross. Both sides intact and still attached! One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. The other side depicts the Virgin Mary with arms upraised Orans, mostly worn away from extensive ancient use. Both nimbate and wearing long robes. Suspension "tag" is not pierced, so is likely the remains of a larger original suspension loop, still attached with the original ancient wire, opens freely at bottom. 52 mm (2") with olive-green patina. #JM2088: $225 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Thick and heavy bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a facing bust, likely depicting Christ and the Virgin Mary. Very interesting! H: 37 mm (1 7/16"), olive-green patina. Suspension loop intact and robust. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2299: $250 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with white paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina , light earthen deposits. Pin-hole opening through central inlay. 40x31 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact, body slightly bent in antiquity. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2294: $350 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half), set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. 42 mm (1 5/8") without the hoop. Cross with deep coppery tone. Nice detail! #JM2257: $450 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half), set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. 44mm (1 3/4") without the hoop. Cross with light olive-green patina. #JM2289: $425 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half), set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head, busts of saints to sides. H: 49 mm (2 inches) without the loop. Cross with olive-green patina. ex-Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2276: $475 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 12th-14th century AD. Gorgeous bronze reliquary cross (half), set in custom .925 silver bezel. The surface with raised silver(?) cross detail, now black. H: 45mm (1 3/4"), not counting loop. Dark brassy tone. #JM2335: $399 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. 43 mm
(1 5/8"). Olive-green patina, suspension loops intact. #JM2216: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms upraised Orans, busts of 4 saints or apostles around. 45 mm (1 3/4"), all suspension loops intact! Olive-green patina, heavy earthen deposits. ex-Tom Cederlind estate. Better than photo. #JM2237: $199 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with floral designs surrounded with traces of silver inlay. H: 26 mm (1 inch), dark olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2315: $150 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Huge bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans", wearing long robes. Greek inscription above His head. Beautiful smooth deep olive-green patina. Measures 70 mm (2 3/4")! ex-Mark Reid, Time Machine. Gorgeous! #JM2204: $450 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half), set in a stunning custom .925 silver pendant! Depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans", wearing long robes. H: 65 mm (2 1/2") not counting the loop. Deep reddish-brown patina, good detail! #JM2311: $550 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Anchor/Star. Set into a stunning custom silver cross pendant. Cross measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" including loop. An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history! #CH2306: $325 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Large bronze cross pendant. Both sides hevily decorated with religious scenes including Christ and the Virgin Mary in center, busts of Saints or Apostles around, numerous Greek inscriptions. One arm slightly bent. H: 78mm (3 1/16"), with olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2385: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross with yellow and blue paste inlays. Dark olive-green patina, much of the original inlays remain! H: 33 mm (1 1/4"). Light earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2333: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head, the other side with the Virgin Mary, arms upraised Orans, three vertical lines above. Nicely incised textural details. With original suspension loop and pins still in place! Dark brassy patina. H: 53mm (2 1/16"). #JM2366: $350 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting bronze double-cross applique or strap fixture. Nicely-made, with small crosses etched into the center of the two larger ones. Two small rivets on back. 47 mm (1 3/4"), olive-green patina with earthen deposits. #JM2080: $125 SOLD

Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with great yellow and silvery-toned paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 39x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2177: $350 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Depicts a star and anchor, inscriptions around. Set into a stunning modern custom silver cross pendant. Cross 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" including loop. An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history! #JN2227: $350 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Set into a stunning custom silver cross pendant. Cross 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" including loop. An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history! #JN2231: $350 SOLD

Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with great yellow and silvery-toned paste inlays, the back with a hand engraved cross. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x28 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/16"), suspension loop intact. ex-Colorado, USA gallery. #JM2400: $350 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Huge bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes, small cross above His head, IC-XC below His arms. Suspension loops intact! H: 69 mm (2 3/4 inches)! Olive-green patina, heavy earthen deposits. ex-Austrian collection. Better than photo! #JM2406: $275 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC, circulated during the time of Christ. Large bronze prutah, set into a gorgeous custom silver cross pendant. Bezel diameter 5/8", cross measures 2 3/8" x 1 5/8" including loop. Fantastic detail! An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history. #JN2248: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Nice olive-green patina. 37 mm (1 7/16"). #JM2135: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. A gorgeous and absolutely huge bronze reliquary (encolpion) cross. Both sides intact and still sealed! One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head. The other side depicts the Virgin Mary with arms upraised Orans. Both nimbate and wearing long robes. Loops still connected with the original ancient wire. 83 mm (3 1/4") with glorious glossy green patina. This is the one from the entire collection that I wanted to keep for myself! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. #JM2112: $650 SOLD
Ancient Rome, c. 383-423 AD. Lovely ancient coin set into a modern silver cross pendant. Coin dates from the time of emperor Arcadius through Honorius. Depicts a cross with inscription around / Emperor's bust with inscription on back. Coin 9 mm, cross 37 mm (1 1/2") including loop. #JM2105: $299 SOLD

Ethiopian ornate silver cross pendant. 18th-19th century AD. Fantastic Coptic piece with lots of nice detail. 47 mm tall. #2129: $175 SOLD


Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 62 mm tall. #16896: $75 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. "Cross-within-cross" incised decoration. Dark olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. H: 34 mm (1 5/16"). Ex-Berkeley, CA collection. Very nice! #JM2342: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-9th century AD. Neat bronze cross pendant. The center a "Latin" cross with rounded ends to the terminals, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design on both sides. H: 45 mm (1 3/4"). Mottled bluish-green patina, suspension loop intact. Ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, NY. #JM2355: $199 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a "cross-within-cross" design. H: 26 mm (1 inch), with light blue-green patina. Small scratch on back, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2296: $150 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a right-facing bust. Very interesting! H: 30 mm (1 3/16"), black patina. Suspension loop intact. #JM2259: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (half). Detail worn away from use. H: 4 cm (1 5/8"), olive-green patina, earthen deposits. Top suspension loops intact but with original ancient wire between basically fused in place. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2337: $99 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design and ornate terminals. Black patina, with earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. H: 38 mm (1 1/2"). #JM2387: $199 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross, decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted motif. H: 29mm (1 1/8"). Dark reddish to green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2373: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-9th century AD. Fantastic large bronze reliquary cross (half), set into custom .925 silver bezel. The cross with nicely-incised designs and with four recessed inserts where gems or semiprecious stones would have been affixed. Deep brown patina with reddish areas in the recessed details, light earthen deposits. H: 9.5 cm (3 3/4”) (including hoop), W: 4.8 cm (1 7/8”). Cross ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, NY. #JM2391: $525 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, the other side with the Virgin Mary, arms upraised Orans. With original top suspension loop and pin still in place! One bottom loop and part of pin missing. H: 60mm (2 3/8") with light olive-green patina. #JM2384: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Simple yet sturdy design, the front with a central small cross within diamond-shaped background. H: 26mm (1 inch), suspension loop intact. Glossy dark olive-green patina. #JM2393: $150 SOLD

Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Neat early Byzantine bronze cross pendant. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 35mm (1 3/8”). Blue-green patina, earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. There is a little crystallization to the patina which means it would he have to be worn with care or otherwise displayed (perfect for my 2-sided frames). ex-Jerusalem collection. #JM2411: $299 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-12th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. Front depicts a very stilized figure of Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes. The back with a nice central cross within a diamond-shaped decoration. Deep olive-green patina, slightly twisted in antiquity, suspension loop intact. Better than photo. ex-UK collection. #JM2414: $275 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Beautiful design with ornate terminals, olive-green to reddish patina, suspension loops intact! H: 6.4cm (2 1/2")! ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. Excellent! #JM2424: $650 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Huge bronze reliquary cross (half). Originally inscribed with decoration, worn away from extensive use in ancient times. H: 8.3cm (3 1/4")! Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits, suspension loops intact. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2423: $225 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Neat bronze icon pendant depicting the Virgin Mary with arms upraised "orans", baby Jesus in her lap. Set into custom silver bezel. 22mm total diameter, weighs 3.08 grams (total). Olive-green patina. Artifact ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2224: $325 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous large bronze reliquary cross (half), set in a stunning custom .925 silver pendant! Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head, busts of 2 apostles to sides. Brassy-brown patina. H: 3 inches (77mm) to top of loop. Cross ex-London, UK gallery.#JM2417: $475 SOLD

Byzantine Empire. Alexius I Comnenus. 1092-1181 AD. Bronze Tetarteron coin. Patriarchal cross on two steps, A-D, K-F to left and right, above and below / ALEZI, crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing loros, holding jewelled sceptre and cross on globe (mostly worn away). Nice green tone. ref: SB 1932, BMC 56-65. Set into custom silver bezel with patina. 14mm dia. #JN2205: $99 SOLD

Medieval Armenia, time of the Crusades. King Hetoum I, 1226-1270 AD. Large copper Tank, set into custom silver bezel. King seated on throne holding globus cruciger & fleur-de-lis, Hetoum King of the Armenians / Cross with 4 lines, Struck in the City of Sis. ref: Nercessian 351-357. 29 mm diameter. Holed in antiquity to be worn as a pendant! Coppery patina, great detail. #CA2151: $250 SOLD

Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Great early Byzantine bronze cross pendant. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 30mm (1 1/8'). Olive-green patina, reddish earthen deposits, suspension loop intact. ex-Jerusalem collection. #JM2376: $375 SOLD

Holy Land, c. 325-638 AD. Great early Byzantine bronze cross pendant. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 28mm (1 1/8'). Olive-green patina, heavy earthen deposits, suspension loop clogged. #JM2399: $250 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a central "X". H: 25 mm (1 inch"), with dark green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2380: $125 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze reliquary cross (half). Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes. H: 45mm (1 3/4"), suspension loop intact. Dark olive-green patina (photo very light). #JM2422: $225 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 7th-12th century AD. Simple bronze cross pendant. Made of flattened sheet bronze with squared ends, the top simply twisted over to form suspension loop. H: 42mm (1 5/8"), dark olive-green patina. ex-NJ estate. #JM2420: $175 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, well worn from use! Heavy earthen deposits overall. Suspension loop intact. H: 33 mm (1 5/16"). Ex-Thomas Bentley Cederlind estate, Portland, OR. #JM2249: $125 SOLD

Holy Land, Byzantine period, c. 6th-9th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design, the bottom one drilled out to hang a second object. H: 36mm (1 7/16'). Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, NY. #JM2371: $299 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze cross, with "cross-within-cross" incised design, small pellet element at center. H: 35 mm (1 3/8”), suspension loop intact. Olive-green patina, light deposits. ex Los Angeles collection. #JM2430: $250 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 6th-8th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design and ornate terminals. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. 40 mm
(1 1/2"). #JM2075: $225 SOLD

Coptic Ethiopia, 18th-19th century AD. Nice small silver cross pendant. Made of base-silver, with suspension loop comprised of 2 flaps that fold over the top. Wear with care! 26 mm (1 inch). #JM2178: $125 SOLD

Biblical Judaea. Famous "Poor Widow's Mite" of the Bible, struck c. 103-76 BC. Anchor/Star. Set into a stunning custom silver cross pendant. Cross measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" including loop. An excellent, wearable piece of Christian history! #CH2471: $350 SOLD - Alternate available!

Byzantine Empire, c. 6th-8th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. "Latin" cross form, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. H: 31 mm including loop. Suspension loop intact but thin, well worn from ancient use. Dark coppery tone. Metal white thin, has a slight bend to it dating from wear in ancient times. ex Kenneth W. Dorney. #JM2431: $225 SOLD

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