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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Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. The round body with an equal-ended cross, the four terminals with rounded elements at the ends. The back with an "X" with central pellet within the round frame. H: 24mm (15/16"). Suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2462: $175 SOLD Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. The front with a central small cross, the elaborate, rounded terminals with decorative, swirling designs. H: 32mm (1 1/4"). Dark olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2463: $175 SOLD Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant, the front engraved with a cross, well worn with age and use in antiquity. H: 33mm, suspension loop intact. Slight outward bend to the body. Olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2524: $175 SOLD Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Fantastic bronze cross, depicting Christ with arms outstretched, small cross and "I-C" above His head. H: 47mm, with nice olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. Ex Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2528: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-12th century AD. Wonderful bronze cross, depicting Christ with arms upraised Orans. Fantastic, stylized depiction! H: 34mm (1 3/8"), excellent green patina, suspension loop intact. Ex Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2529: $450 Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Choice bronze cross, engraved with the Five Wounds of Christ. H: 40mm (1 9/16"). Glossy black patina, suspension loop intact. Ex Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2530: $375 Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross, engraved with the Five Wounds of Christ. H: 32mm (1 1/4"). Glossy black patina, suspension loop intact. Really a superb example! Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2535: $350 SOLD Byzantine Empire. c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes. H: 46mm (1 13/16"), with olive-green to dark coppery tone. Intact, robust suspension loop. Ex Los Angeles, Ca collection. #JM2534: $350 SOLD



Byzantine Empire. c. 8th-12th century AD. Excellent bronze reliquary cross (half), depicting Christ with arms outstretched, small cross and "I-C" above His head. H: 51mm (2 inches), with silvery-green patina. Both suspension loops intact, the top loop still clogged with ancient material. Ex David Liebert, The Time Machine, New York. #JM2532: $399 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 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 SOLD 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

Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Great large bronze cross, set into a custom .925 silver bezel. The front engraved with a "cross within cross" Latin cross design. Olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. The silverwork masterfully done. Cross measures 4.7 x 2.8 cm, total height 6 cm (2 3/8") including loop. Ex Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2526: $499

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 depicting Christ with arms upraised Orans. Intact with original suspension loop at top, and bottom pin still in place! H: 47 mm (1 7/8") including loop. Deep olive-green patina. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2513: $450

Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Gorgeous bronze cross, both sides decorated with somewhat iridescent yellow paste inlays. The metal has a deep olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 38x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact but delicate. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2469: $399 SOLD - Ask about alternate!

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

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. Total bezel diameter 40mm. Dark coppery patina, great detail. Coin ex Robin Danziger, NY. #CA2157: $475

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze reliquary cross (half), set in custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans, wearing long robes. Glossy deep olive-green patina. Cross measures 45 x 21 mm, entire pendant height 60mm (2 3/8") including loop. Ex Berkeley, CA collection. #JM2527: $550

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Fantastic bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above His head, the other side depicting Christ with arms upraised Orans. Intact and still sealed! With original suspension loop at top, and bottom pin still in place! H: 32 mm (2 1/16") including loop, and quite thick! Nice olive-green patina. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2514: $599

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. #JN2318: $399 SOLD - Ask about alternate!

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! Nice detail, reverse nicely centered. #JN2289: $350
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-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

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

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 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes, small cross above His head. H: 44mm, both suspension loops intact! Deep reddish to green patina. #JM2472: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes, small cross above His head. H: 40mm, top suspension loop intact. Deep reddish to green patina. #JM2473: $250 SOLD

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 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 - Alternate available!
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

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

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 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

Crusaders, Holy Land, c. 13th -14th century AD. RARE bronze cross-shaped hook, used for spur leather. The cross at center small and flat with squared edges, thin twisted bronze hooked-loop at one end, thicker bronze loop at the other. Glossy black patina. Found in the Holy Land! An incredibly rare find. H: 44mm (1 1/2"). ex-NJ estate collection. #JM2419: SOLD

A nice and very large Byzantine bronze cross, c. 8th-12th Century AD, made from sheet bronze, the face decorated with incised circles and surmounted by a small suspension loop. H: 2 3/4" (6.8cm), W: 1 7/8 (4.6cm). Well-preserved and nicely patinated. Ex New York City private collection. #JM2479: $450 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 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 dark blue-green patina, suspension loop intact. #JM2392: $125 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

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 SOLD

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 SOLD

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 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. Both sides engraved with "cross-within-cross" design. Slightly bent in antiquity. H: 33mm with robust suspension loop, great green patina. #JM2471: $199 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great 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, and bottom pin still in place! H: 54 mm (2 1/8") including loop. Deep olive-green patina. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2477: $450 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched upon the cross, small cross above His head, the other side depicting Mary with arms upraised Orans. Intact with original suspension loop at top. H: 53 mm (2 1/8") including loop. Beautiful glossy olive-green patina. Neat stylized depictions! Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2476: $450 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excllent bronze reliquary cross pendant. One side depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans, the other side depicting Mary with arms upraised Orans. Busts of four saints or Apostles around. Intact with original suspension loop at top. Still sealed, with bottom pin still in place! H: 49 mm (just under 2") including loop. Glossy olive-green patina. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2475: $425 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Fascinating "home made" bronze cross pendant. Cut from a single piece of sheet metal, with a single hole drilled at top and its original metal suspension loop. Interesting flanged "fingers" on the extremeties. W: 38mm (1 1/2"), the cross with olive-green patina, the loop with coppery tone. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2478: $250 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes, the back with a central cross within an elaborate diamond-shaped frame with heart-shaped elements at the ends. H: 49mm, suspension loop intact. Light green patina with light earthen deposits. A wonderful, stylized depiction of Christ! Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2517: $375 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. 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
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

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

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 SOLD

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 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross/crucifix pendant. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes, small cross above His head. H: 38mm, suspension loop intact. Glossy dark olive-green patina. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2516: $250 SOLD

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 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

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. 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

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

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\

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 SOLD

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 SOLD

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 SOLD

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 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 SOLD

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 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. 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 SOLD

Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze cross pendant. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans", wearing long robes. H: 39mm, suspension loop intact. Glossy dark olive-green patina. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. High-relief detail, and a neat stylized depiction of Christ! Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2523: $325 SOLD

Medieval Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Front engraved with "cross-within-cross" design, traces of original inlay remain. Suspension loop worn through, would not hang as a pendant. H: 27mm. Nice green patina. #JM2474: $175 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: 28mm, suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2442: $99 SOLD

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