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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.

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Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. One half, covered with classic "evil-eye" (protective) circular punch patterns. Once held within it a relic of a saint or martyr. 39 mm tall with nice olive-green patina. One top suspension loop intact. #9698: $115
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
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 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 outstretched arms, Latin inscription below arms, plaque above head. 55 mm tall! Large piece with great patina & stunning design. #458: $185
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
HUGE Byzantine bronze cross. 800--1100 AD. Top half of a reliquary cross. 70 mm tall, suspension loop intact! #729: $155
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Ornate large reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms outstretched. Great olive-green patina!
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
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
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
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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. Bronze cross with the "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. 42 mm tall, suspension loop intact. #7256: $125 (available)
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross. "Cross-within-cross" design. 39 mm, suspension loop intact! #7229: $145
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

Late Roman / Early Byzantine, 5th-9th century AD. Diamond-shaped bronze "floral cross" pendant. Green to copper tone. 35 mm. Nice! #7283: $110
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
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
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
Eastern Europe, 1806 AD. Gorgeous bronze cross depicting crucified Christ. Angels looking down, decorations all around. Back heavily decorated. Was once part of a ceremonial Easter bread-stamp. Amazing detail! Measures 63x51 mm. A beautiful piece. #7499: $275
Eastern Europe, dated 1812 AD. Gorgeous bronze ceremonial Easter bread-stamp. Cross with crucified Christ. Angels looking down, decorations all around. Base and ack heavily decorated. Bottom inscribed with IC XC HMK (in reverse as it was a stamp). Amazing detail! Stands 92 mm tall! A beauty!!! #stamp12: $375
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
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

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 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. 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
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
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 cross. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross depicting Christ with arms outstretched. Suspension loop intact. 42 mm tall. #6771: $150 SOLD
Byzantine cross. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary-cross (front half) depicting Christ with arms outstretched. 46 mm. Looks much better than photo! Suspension loop intact. #7437: $110
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
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 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 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
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: $225
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-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
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 MISSING- presumed 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. 8th-11th century AD. Interesting stylized Christ with outstretched arms. Great, lustrous surface and olive-green patina. Measures 42 mm. #9752: $155
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. Deep glossy olive-green patina, suspension loop intact! Small portion missing from bottom side of one cross-arm (see photo). 40 mm. #2189: $225 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 Bronze cross, 800--1100 AD. Nice piece, Christ with arms upraised (Orans). 40 mm tall. One bottom suspension loop intact. #5611: $95 Reserved
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
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
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
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. Excellent detail, Christ with arms upraised. Bottom 2 suspension loops intact. 42 mm. #238: $125
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross half. 47 mm. Depicts Christ Orans. Wonderful olive-green patina. #2011: $125
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
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
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
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
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 bronze cross. 9th-11th century AD. Half of a reliquary, with Christ with arms upraised. All suspension loops intact! Thick and chunky piece with merald-green patina. #0327: $185
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross. 25 mm tall. #027: $85
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Large lead "Pilgrim's" cross. Beautiful patina. 39 x 29 mm! #385: $135
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
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
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross amulet. Measures 22 mm across. #83951: $125
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross. Measures 25x23 mm. Found in Eastern Europe. #3194: $99
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
Ethiopian carved-bone cross. 18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loops intact. 62 mm tall. #et44: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross. 18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loops intact. 58 mm tall. #et45: $75
Large Byzantine/Medieval bronze cross. 7th-12th century AD. Nice large and chunky piece. 45 mm tall. #221: $85 SOLD
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
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 double-sided cross with custom-made 18-k gold surround and chain. $950 SOLD Similar custom pieces available upon request!


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