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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.
Byzantine reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. One half, covered with classic "evil-eye" (protective) punched designs. Nice olive-green patina! One suspension loop intact. 39 mm. #9698: $115
Byzantine bronze reliquary cross-half, 8th-11th century AD. Christ upon the cross, with plaque above head. Nice olive-green patina with sandy highlights. 46 mm tall. #7790: $125
Byzantine Empire. 8th-11th century AD. Rare 2-sided cross. Both sides have the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. Nice olive-green patina. Suspension loop intact. 32 mm. Nice! #6860: $145
Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Hand-etched cross with diamond around it in center. Suspension loops broken, two holes through metal. Interesting piece. 46 mm. #609: Budget-priced at $75
Large Byzantine bronze reliquary cross half, 8th-11th century AD. Christ upon the cross, with plaque above head. Classic Medieval garments indicative of the period the piece was made. 51 mm tall, one top suspension loop intact. #9774: $145
HUGE Byzantine bronze cross. 800--1100 AD. Top half of a reliquary cross, depicting Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"), cross above head, designs to left and right. 65 mm, suspension loops broken. #7487: $225 Reserved
Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Reliquary half, depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans", saints' busts at all 4 points! 46 mm, both top suspension loops intact, nice bright tone. #1948: $160
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Huge bronze ornate cross. Inscriptions covering the front, elaborate circular details at the points. An excellent piece! Measures 71 mm (2 3/4 inches) tall! #2023-2: $475
Medieval Europe. 8th-12th century AD. Bronze fross on chain, likely from an oil lamp hanger. Cross is 25 mm tall, entire piece 43 mm long. #3310: $75
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Top suspension loop intact but thin metal. Nice light olive-green patina. 40 mm tall. #7398: $110
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Top suspension loop clogged with ancient iron rivet, bottom loop open. 49 mm. #7298: $99
Great Medieval bronze cross applique! 9th-13th century AD. This is so neat and big. 50 x 48 mm (just under 2 inches) across! Click photo to see both sides. #med5a: $135

Byzantine Empire. 8th-11th century AD. Rare 2-sided cross. One side has the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design, the other with a nice design of 9 circular punches. Nice olive-green to brassy patina. Suspension loop intact. 28 mm tall. #2061: $195 SOLD
Byzantine bronze reliquary cross. INTACT and still wired together at bottom with ancient wire. Extremely cool! 8th-11th century AD. Depicts Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position on one side, and Christ crucified on the other. 50 mm tall. cross#707: $180
Anglo-Saxon bronze cross applique. Likely a fixture from a wooden item or heavy leather garment. Some of this original material still attached around base of rivets! Unearthed near Yorkshire, Great Britain. 49 mm long. #114: $155 SOLD
Eastern Europe, dated 1812 AD. Gorgeous bronze ceremonial Easter bread-stamp. Cross with crucified Christ. Angels looking down, decorations all around. Base and back heavily decorated. Bottom inscribed with IC XC HMK (in reverse as it was a stamp). Amazing detail! 92 mm tall! A beauty!!! #stamp12: $375 SOLD
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Large reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"). Good facial detail. One top and one bottom suspension loop intact. 42 mm tall. #7374: $145
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Top suspension loops clogged with ancient iron rivet, bottom loops open. 48 mm. #7391: $99
Byzantine large bronze reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Both halves intact! Hinges fused at bottom, but all 3 top suspension loops open. 46 mm tall! Very cool. #7472: $225
Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Both halves intact! Still hinged at bottom, open at top but all 3 top suspension loops open. 35 mm. Very nice! #7464: $225
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Large reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"). Glossy deep green patina. Top suspension loops intact but one twisted. 45 mm. #7480: $155 SOLD
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Ornate large reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"). Light ruddy-brown patina. 42 mm, suspension loops intact! #7418: $125
Byzantine bronze reliquary half. 8th-11th century AD. Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position. Top suspension loop intact. Blue-green patina. 40 mm. #9792: $95
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. 47 mm tall, suspension loop intact! Nice glossy olive-green patina. #6893: $135 SOLD
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. 800 - 1100 AD, Front half. 48 mm (1 3/4 inches) tall. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Bottom suspension loop intact. #0136: $135
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross. 8th-11th century AD. ONly bottom 2 suspension loops intact. Great form of Christ with arms upraised (Orans). Nice glossy green patina. 46 mm. #4241: $85
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. 800 - 1100 AD, Front half. 47 mm tall. One suspension loop intact at top. Lovely glossy emerald-green patina. #110: $125
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. 800 - 1100 AD, Front half, depicting Christ with arms upraised, in Orans position. Hole drilled through top to be worn as jewelry. 38 mm tall. #3131: $99
Medieval bronze cross. Once had wooden inlays, now lost to history. 14th-16th century AD. Suspension loop intact. 40 mm. #929: $75
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. #14: $135
Medieval Europe, 9th-11th century AD. Interesting small bronze cross inlay. Hammered from thin sheet of metal with raised-dot design. Once held a circular glass inlay in center. 25 mm. #3200: $95
Late Medieval Europe, 15th-18th century AD. Lovely little bronze cross. Central 3-bar cross, Jesus Christ monogram "NIKX" with radiant-line detail. 15 mm. Likely a ring bezel or applique. Uncleaned, as-found! #2118: $95
Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Nice large cross depicting Christ with arms outstretched. Fantastic stylized depiction! Great glossy green patina. 42 mm, suspension loop intact! #7454: $165
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent detail, Christ with arms upraised. Bottom 2 suspension loops intact. 42 mm. #238: $125
Byzantine bronze reliquary half. 8th-11th century AD. Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position. One top suspension loop intact but twisted. 47 mm. #7831: $125
Medieval Europe. 8th-12th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Likely from a cloak hook or other garment fastener. Measures 39 mm long. #544: $95
Byzantine bronze enculpion/reliquary cross, both halves, still intact! 8th-11th century AD. Extremely rare in this fine condition. Depiction of crucified Christ with small cross above head / Virgin Mary with arms upraised. 51 mm tall, with great olive-green patina. A museum-quality piece! #9705: $375
Interesting Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Two-sided! Virgin Mary on one side and Jesus Christ on the other. Both wearing Medieval-period garments. Glossy olive-green patina, suspension loop intact! 39 mm. #1997: $180 SOLD
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. Front half. 47 mm tall. Depicts Christ Orans. Wonderful olive-green patina, suspension loops intact. 46 mm (1 3/4 inches) tall. cross #713: $165
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. 800 - 1100 AD, Front half. Measures 46 mm (1 3/4 inches) tall. Depicts Christ. Suspension loops intact! cross #016: $175
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross. 8th-11th century AD. Great olive green to brass patina. 3 suspension loops intact. 45 mm. #579: $110
Large Byzantine bronze reliquary half. 8th-11th century AD. Depicts Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position. All suspension loops intact. 48 mm tall. cross #897: $145
Huge Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-10th century AD. Covered with small protective "evil eye" punched dots. 59 mm tall! Suspension loop intact. Magnificent piece! #0319: $395 Reserved
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Large lead "Pilgrim's" cross. Beautiful patina. 39 x 29 mm! #385: $135
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross. 27x17 mm. Measures 25x23 mm. Found in Eastern Europe. #3076: $110
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Measures 32x30 mm. Nice! #0105: $115
Coptic Ethiopia, 18th to early 20th century AD
Silver and carved-bone crosses
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.
Ethiopian ornate silver cross pendant. 18th-19th century AD. Fantastic Coptic piece with lots of nice detail. 47 mm tall. #2129: $175
Ethiopian silver cross pendant. 18th-19th century AD. Nice pattern of 10 circular dots and light diagonal etchings. 57 mm tall. #2137: $135
Ethiopian carved-bone cross. 18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 58 mm tall. #et45: $75 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross. 18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 62 mm tall. #et44: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross. 18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 60 mm tall. #et0384: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross. 18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 62 mm tall. #et0382: $75
Byzantine bronze double-sided cross with custom-made 18-k gold surround and chain. $950 SOLD Similar custom pieces available upon request!


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Beautiful Byzantine silver cross pendant, 8th-10th century AD. Ornately decorated with spirals and knobs and twisted wire. A wide bail for suspension at top. 35x36 mm. May have been made to encapsulate something within. Completely intact---a great piece! #194a: $450 SOLD

 Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary / encolpion half depicting crucified Christ on the cross. 47 mm with jet-black patina. Top suspension loop broken but bottom one intact. #9783: $95 SOLD
 Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. 800 - 1100 AD, Front half. 45 mm (1 3/4 inches) tall. Depicts Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"). One top suspension loop intact cross #80: $175 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. Nice light green patina, suspension loop intact. 39 mm. #7250: $135 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. 39 mm, suspension loop intact! #7229: $145 SOLD
 Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Lovely depiction of Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"), wearing garments of the Medieval period. 36 mm, suspension loop intact! #7339: $135 SOLD
 Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely small bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. Nice olive-green patina. 29 mm, suspension loop intact. #7346: $125 SOLD
 Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Chocolate-brown to olive-green patina. 42 mm, suspension loop intact. #7354: $135 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely large bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. Nice olive-green color with copper highlights. 41 mm, suspension loop intact. #7360: $125 SOLD
 Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross, depicting of Christ with arms upraised ("Orans"). 35 mm, suspension loop intact. #7370: Budget-priced at $75 SOLD
 Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross depicting Christ with arms outstretched. Suspension loop intact. 42 mm tall. #6771: $150 SOLD
 Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Nice olive-green patina, good detail. 41 mm. Suspension loop intact! #7450: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Bronze Cross, Set in Gold. Cross dates from the 8th-9th centuries AD. Custom-set in a brilliant gold bezel. A stunner! Cross itself measures 34 mm. Gold suspension loop brings it to 48 mm total. #gold3: $489. SOLD
 Byzantine bronze cross. Half of a reliquary/ encolpion. 8th-11th century AD. Great, lustrous surface and olive-green patina. Measures 41 mm. Suspension loops broken. #807: $65 SOLD?
 Byzantine Bronze cross, 800--1100 AD. Nice piece, Christ with arms upraised (Orans). 40 mm tall. One bottom suspension loop intact. #5611: $95 SOLD
 Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross half. 47 mm. Depicts Christ Orans. Wonderful olive-green patina. #2011: $125 SOLD
Large Medieval bronze cross. Likely a ficture from a box, casket, or other wooden item. 9th-13th century AD. Found in England. Whopping 64 mm tall! Very cool piece. #392: $125 SOLD
 Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting stylized Christ with outstretched arms. Great, lustrous surface and olive-green patina. Measures 42 mm. #9752: $155 SOLD
 Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. 42 mm tall, suspension loop intact. #7256: $125 SOLD
 Large Byzantine/Medieval bronze cross. 7th-12th century AD. Nice large and chunky piece. 45 mm tall. #221: $85 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. Beautiful light green patina, suspension loop intact but a little thin in places from wear. 34 mm tall. #1923: $135 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely large bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design with central circular detail. Suspension loop intact. Nice olive-green patina. 40 mm tall. #2072: $150 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross with "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. Light green patina, one arm a bit twisted in antiquity. Suspension loop intact. 34 mm tall. #2082: $110 SOLD
Byzantine bronze cross. 9th-11th century AD. Half of a reliquary, with Christ with arms upraised. All suspension loops intact! Thick and chunky piece with emerald-green patina. #0327: $185 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross amulet. Measures 22 mm across. #83951: $125 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross. Measures 25x23 mm. Found in Eastern Europe. #3194: $99 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross. 25 mm tall. #027: $85 SOLD
MASSIVE Byzantine cross. 9th-11th century AD. Half of a reliquary, with the bottom portion missing, but both top suspension loops intact. A truly magnificent piece! 55x45 mm. #55mm97: SOLD
Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Reliquary half, depicts Christ with arms upraised "orans", saints' busts at all 4 points! 41 mm, both top suspension loops intact. #1988: $145 SOLD
HUGE Byzantine bronze cross. 800--1100 AD. Top half of a reliquary cross, depicting Christ with outstretched arms, Latin inscription below arms, plaque above head. 55 mm tall! Large piece with great patina & stunning design. #458: $185 SOLD
HUGE Byzantine bronze cross. 800--1100 AD. Top half of a reliquary cross. Depicts crucified Christ, a cross above His head. A very large example for this type at 70 mm tall. Suspension loop intact! #729: $155 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross with deeply-incised bard and central circular design. Nice light patina, suspension loop intact. 37 mm tall. #2051: $145 SOLD
Beautiful Byzantine bronze cross. 8th-11th century AD. Nice piece depicting Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above head. Suspension loop intact! Small crack under arm. Measures 45 mm tall with bright patina. #3720: $145 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful bronze equal-sided cross with nicely detailed edges. 41 mm tall with nice dark patina and white highlights. Suspension loop intact. #2034: $150 SOLD
Byzantine bronze cross, 8th-11th century AD. "Five Wounds of Christ" design! Lovely red to olive-green parina, suspension loop intact. A nice piece! 33 mm tall. #2044: $135 SOLD
Late Roman / Early Byzantine, 5th-9th century AD. Diamond-shaped bronze "floral cross" pendant. Green to copper tone. 35 mm. Nice! #7283: $110 SOLD
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Ornate large reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms outstretched. Great olive-green patina! Small knick on knees. 50 mm. #7289: $175 SOLD
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Ornate large reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms outstretched. Great olive-green patina! Small hole under arm. 49 mm, suspension loop intact. #7428: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Amazing bronze cross pendant. Four large circles at the edges, one small circle at center where it once held enamel appliques. Nice bright golden tone with green in the details. Simple raised cross on back. Suspension loop intact. 33 mm tall. #2091: $175 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe, 10th-12th century AD. HUGE bronze cross. Simple design; 2 chunky bars fused at center with large bronze rivet. Olive-green patina. 87 mm (almost 3 1/2 inches) tall! #2105: $225 SOLD
Crusader-Byzantine bronze cross. c. 11th century AD. Still fully hinged/articulated. A wonderful piece! Measures 55 mm (2 1/4 inches) tall. Great desert patina. #11011: $185.00 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross fixture from a garment or box. Triangular in shape with small crucifix and dotted border. 38 mm wide. #9801: $125 SOLD
Late Roman Empire, 4th-6th century AD. Silvered-bronze cross-shaped pendant. Lovely floral design with raised features. 36 mm tall, good suspension loop. Perfectly preserved. #2097: $140 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross. Nice light olive-green patina, rust spot where iron loop once was. 39 mm tall. #7275: $110 SOLD