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 Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 40 mm (1 9/16") with nice olive-green patina and sturdy, wide suspension loop. Good detail, not a great photo. JM2156: $225
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th 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
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ upon the cross; cross and small inscription above His head. Black to brassy patina. 41 mm (1 5/8"). #JM2139: $199
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Interesting bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Stylized, deep-cut design. 43 mm (1 11/16"). Nice olive-green patina. #JM2136: $250
Medieval / Crusader Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. Decorated with punched-dot "Evil Eye" protective motif. 37 mm (1 1/2"), near-black patina with earthen highlights. #JM2109: $250
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 40 mm (1 1/2"), olive-green patina. Stylized design, mostly worn away in antiquity. #JM2106: $125
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Nice incised-cross inside design. 44 mm (1 3/4"), grey-green patina, robust suspension loop. #JM2104: $199
Medieval / Crusader Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. 40 mm (1 1/2"), robust suspension loop. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. #JM2101: $225
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. 44 mm (1 3/4"), copper to olive-green patina. Lovely! #JM2103: $299
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans, X above His head, busts of 2 Saints or Apostles to sides. 44 mm (1 3/4"), gorgeous detail, glossy green patina, suspension loops intact. #JM2098: $275
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 44 mm (1 3/4"). Stylized form, olive-green patina, suspension loops intact. #JM2096: $175
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Rounded terminals, indented ridges on body. 44 mm (1 3/4"), olive-green patina. ex-German collection. #JM2086: $175
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ upon the cross with arms outstretched, small cross and design above His head. 47 mm (1 13/16"), suspension loop intact. Nice patina. #JM2150: $250
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great bronze encolpion, or reliquary cross. Both sides still connected, the back with some losses. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 59 mm (2 1/4"), earthen deposits. #JM2037: $325
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Engraved with Christ with arms upraised "Orans". Great stylized form! 40 mm (1 1/2"), sturdy construction. #JM2125: $225
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans". 40 mm (1 9/16") with nice olive-green patina. #JM2134: $250

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. #FXT14: $135
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross. Both halved still fused shut! "Radiant" cross design on both sides. Nice patina. Top loops fused together, bottom ones missing. 30 mm (1 1/8") tall. #23053: $150
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross-front half. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. 51 mm (2"). Suspension loops intact but still plugged with remains of original metal wire. #JM2074: $125 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross. Remains of material at base indicate it was once atop another object. Interesting groove on one edge. 27 mm (1 1/16"). #JM2041: $95

Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing long robes. The back with an impressed depiction of Christ with arms upraised "Orans". A fabulous piece unlike any I've ever seen before. 43 mm (1 5/8"), nice olive-green patina. #JM2130: $325 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze cross. Engraved with a very stylized depiction of Christ with arms outstretched. The back engraved with an enigmatic group of "Vs" and "Xs". Lovely olive-green patina. 50 mm (just under 2"). #JM2132: $299
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th - 12th Century AD. Huge and elaborate Byzantine processional cross. Quite ornate with incised circles for decoration. The cross sits atop a globe and the entire piece was mounted atop a staff or some other object. 7 1/3" (187 mm). An attractive piece with lovely brown patination and brass highlights. Ex Joseph C. Morton collection. #JM2155: $850
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
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Massive bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ upon the cross with arms outstretched, the busts of 4 Saints or Apostles around. Huge 72x53 mm (2 3/4" x 2 1/16") with glossy black patina. Bottom suspension loops intact. Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. #JM2154: $350
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: $110
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
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. Both nimbate and wearing long robes. Loops still connected with the original ancient wire, large suspension hoop at top. 56 mm (2 3/16") with great green patina. Nice detail, terrible photo. #JM2146: $250
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great 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. Both nimbate and wearing long robes. Top loops still connected with the original ancient metal pin. 44 mm (1 3/4") with reddish-green patina, excellent detail. #JM2149: $299
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze reliquary cross (2-part cross used to store a holy relic). Both halves present but loose, top suspension loops intact. Surfaces originally inscribed with decoration, now worn away. Olive-green patina, earthen deposits. 42 mm (1 5/6"). Still opens freely at bottom. #JM2151: $250
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
Lovely antique bronze cross, c. 17th-19th Century AD. A large piece, probablyonce 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

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. all Ex-Classical Numismatic Group (CNG).
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. #JM2008: $199
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

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 carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 62 mm tall. #16896: $75 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 60 mm tall. #16915: $75 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 58 mm tall. #16905: $75 SOLD

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Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Subtle "cross-within-cross" design. 40 mm (1 1/2") tall. Light grey patina, suspension loop sturdy and intact. #22946: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant depicting Christ with arms upraised (Orans), wearing Medieval garments. Really looks like the "Holy Ghost"! Black patina, earthen highlights. 34 mm (1 5/16"). #241531: $150 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful small bronze cross pendant. Nice dark patina, wide suspension loop & rounded ends. Nice earthen "desert sand" patina. 22 mm tall. #17880: $175 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Latin "cross-within-cross" design. 43 mm (1 3/4"). Great green to black patina. Sturdy suspension loop. #93545: $199 SOLD
Medieval/Crusader Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Excellent bronze cross pendant, the front engraved with crisp "Jerusalem" or "Crusader's" cross. 35 mm. Wonderful! #91764: $275 SOLD
Bronze cross, dated 1812 AD. Exquisite Latin cross design. Likely a ceremonial Easter bread stamp. Crucifix design, with Jesus Christ upon the cross, archangels with trumpets above. Great hand-etched designs on the back, including the date "1812". Stands 103 mm (4 1/16 inches) tall. Nice light brown patina. An interesting and beautiful display piece. #90912x2: $375 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross pendant. Latin "cross-within-cross" design with central circular element. 41 mm (1 5/8"). Black patina with earthen highlights. #JM2022: $199 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Scalloped edges to terminals, holed at top for suspension. Nice deep green patina. 29 mm (1 1/8") tall. #66179: $145 SOLD
Medieval Britain, c. 7th-10th century AD. Great bronze cross with central yellow-glass inlay. Found in northern England. Earthen deposits on surfaces, large suspension loop. 39 mm (1 1/2") tall. #92242: $225 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 14th-17th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Front depicts a triple-barred cross at center, decorated monogram designs at the terminals. Back depicts a central cross with diamond-shaped terminals. Suspension loop intact, nice golden-brown patina. 36 mm (1 3/8"). Found in Eastern Europe. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2027: $199 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 63 mm tall. #16882: $75 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Small round elements at the terminals. 50 mm (1 7/8"). Green to coppery patina, slightly bent but wearable. #JM2036: $199 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 16th-17th century AD. Ornate bronze cross pendant. Triple-barred cross in center, open Bible at base. 43 mm (1 11 16"). Intact with nice olive-gren patina. #JM2048: $199 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 15th-17th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant, triple-barred cross in center. 34 mm (1 3/8"). Brassy patina, intact. #JM2031: $99 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. 34 mm (1 5/16"). Intact. #JM2053: $199 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Very large and heavy lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Engraved front, simple cross decoration on back. White patina with earthen deposits. Massive 52x34 mm and very thick! Large suspension hole. #JM2007: $199 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Nice lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Decorated front, suspension hole through top. 40x26 mm, light patina with some earthen deposits. #JM2004: $150 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Small lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Nice cross decoration on front with four X's at the terminals. Suspension hole through top. Light white patina. 27x20 mm. #JM2001: $135 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" crucifix amulet. Interesting, very stylized stick-figure of Christ on the cross. 38x27 mm, white patina with earthen deposits. No suspension hole. #JM2010: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze crucifix set in modern custom sterling silver bezel. Depicts Christ upon the cross. Large 55 mm tall without the hoop, 14.01 grams. Gorgeous! #JM2046: $499 SOLD
Crusader/Medieval Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Beautiful silver Crusader cross, set into a modern sterling silver bezel. H: 39 mm (1 1/2") with hoop, weighs 4.21 grams. Gorgeous! #JM2068: $450 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 16th-17th century AD. Lovely bronze cross pendant. Triple-barred cross at center, IC-XC to sides. Back engraved with INRI, symbols & monograms. 35 mm (1 3/8"). Intact, nice green patina. #JM2050: $225 SOLD
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, 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross-front half. Depicts Christ upon the cross. 51 mm (2"). Top suspension loops intact. Brassy/green patina. #JM2029: $199 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
Crusader/Medieval Europe, c. 9th-13th century AD. Nice bronze Crusader-cross pendant. Open center section likely once held silver inlay. Nice light green patina. 34 mm (1 5/16". #JM2126: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Sturdy construction with chunky suspension loop. 41 mm (1 5/8". JM2129: $225 SOLD
Crusader/Medieval Europe, c. 9th-13th century AD. Large round bronze disk with a central Crusader cross. Set into custom silver bezel. Thick and chunky! 40 mm (1 1/2") with loop. #AR2277: $399 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. Latin cross style. 35 mm (1 3/8"). #JM2121: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 42 mm (1 5/8"), suspension loop intact. Olive-green patina. #JM2124: $250 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. Latin cross style. 42 mm (1 5/8"). Nice green patina, earthen deposits. Blurry photo. #JM2110: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Neat bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans", 3 vertical lines above His head. Interesting, stylized design, light green patina. Better than photo! 44 mm (1 3/4"). #JM2141: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ upon the cross; cross above His head. 40 mm (1 9/16"). Glossy olive-green patina. #JM2137: $275 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice small bronze cross pendant. 26 mm with nice olive-green patina. Suspension loop intact but a bit fragile. Light earthen deposits. #90509: $135 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. Hand-carved designs, suspension loop curled over - intact but with tiny space along bottom (see photos). 42 mm (1 5/8"). #22606: $199 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross pendant. Latin "cross-within-cross" design. Amazing lustrous green patina. 44 mm (1 3/4"). #241532: $199 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 14th-16th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Equal-ended with ornate looped designs at the terminals. Olive green patina with earthen deposits. 26 mm (1 inch) tall. #40537: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross half, 800 - 1100 AD. Nice and large with olive-green patina and 2 intact suspension loops. Can be worn with either side up! 58 mm (2 1/4"). #cr0753: $110 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Measures 32x30 mm. Nice! #0105: $115 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Rare and interesting lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Back is engraved with an upside-down crucified saint, probably Saint Peter. This was obviously done by the cross' original owner 1000 years ago, perhaps in commemmoration of a visit to a site associated with St. Peter. 40x25 mm, light grey patina. #JM2003: $299 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Large lead Pilgrim’s cross amulet/ pendant. Nice grey to white patina, some earthen deposits. 45x28 mm. Suspension hole. #JM2015: $150 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lovely lead Pilgrim’s cross amulet/ pendant. Soft brown to white patina. 43x28 mm. Suspension hole through top. #JM2012: $150 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Fantastic and large lead Pilgrim’s cross amulet/ pendant. Soft brown to white patina. Latin cross-within-cross design. Chunky and heavy! 43x34 mm, large suspension hole. #JM2009: $199 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Nice lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Decorated front, some remains of a decoration at top. Light grey patina. 46x28 mm, suspension hole through top. #JM2005: $150 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross medallion / badge. Latin cross design with five dots symbolizing the Five Wounds of Christ. 29 mm with light white patina. #JM2013: $125 SOLD
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. Small incised cross in the center. Nice light green patina with some earthen deposits. 42 mm (1 5/8"). Intact. #JM2047: $250 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Extremely rare lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. One side depicts a nicely modeled fish! Symbol of Christianity in the early church. This is a fantastic cross. Light grey patina, suspension hole at top. 37x28 mm. Excellent detail. JM2002: $350 SOLD

Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Rare and interesting lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Back is heavily engraved with what appears to be ancient writing, mostly illegible, but would make interesting study. Front with large cross and four X's at the terminals. Nice light grey patina, suspension hole through top. Big and heavy. 44x31 mm. Nice! #JM2006: $299 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Glorious large bronze cross pendant. The front decorated with elaborate 3-barre cross, Latin and Greek inscriptions around. Back with intricate Greek script. Ornate design overall. 45 mm (1 3/4") with nice brassy tone. #JM2058: $250 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. The front decorated with 3-barre cross, Latin and Greek inscriptions around. Back with intricate Latin or Greek script. 39 mm (1 1/2") with nice light brown patina. #JM2055: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (front half). Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans", wearing Medieval robes, All loops intact. Olive-green patina. 41 mm (1 5/8"). Nicer than photo. #JM2044: $175 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Lovely bronze cross pendant. The front decorated with 3-barre cross, Latin and Greek inscriptions around. Back with intricate Latin or Greek script. 35 mm (1 3/8") with dark brassy tone and high relief detail. #JM2054: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Very large bronze reliquary cross... front half. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. He is nimbate, wearing long robes. Huge 66 mm (2 5/8"). Suspension loops broken. Nice golden-brown patina. Quite a large piece, and budget priced. #JM2039: $125 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 16th-17th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. Decorated with two crescent elements hanging from bottom, center once held a wood or bone inlay. Floral elements behind and an interesting key-shaped element off the right side. Intriguing! Hangs 70 mm (2 3/4") tall. Dark black patina. #4338: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, small cross above. Huge 61 mm (2 3/8')! #JM2061: $299 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 14th-16th century AD. Interesting carved wood cross. Four rounded elements at the terminals, the bottom with a slightly extended flattened "base." One side carved with an "X" at center, the other with an incised stylized face! Very interesting. Top holed for suspension, but with hairline crack. H: 35 mm (1 3/8"). Brown patina with earthen deposits. #JM2021: $225 SOLD
Byzantine, c. 10th-12th century AD. Neat bronze encolpion cross, used to store holy relics. Depicts Christ on one side, the Virgin Mary holding infant Christ on the other. 38 mm (1 1/2"). Olive-green patina with heavy earthen deposits. Still opens somewhat, hinged on single intact rivet at top. #JM2076: $135 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Decorated with punched-dot design on the four terminals. Nice olive-green patina. 31 mm (1 1/4"), intact. #JM2081: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, the busts of saints around. Gorgeous green patina, suspension loops intact. 3". Breathtaking! #JM2089: $350 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design, and ornate terminals. Large 43 mm (1 5/8"), intact suspension loop. #JM2067: $199 SOLD
Late Roman / Byzantine, c. 4th-6th century AD. Great bronze buckle in the form of a cross. Intact but pin fused in place. Olive-green patina. 45 mm (1 3/4"). ex-Dudley Short collection, UK. #AR2100x2: $175 SOLD
Medieval Europe. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross on single link of chain, likely from an oil lamp hanger. Punched-dot design on front, nice glossy green patina. Measures 24 mm tall with loop. #413028: $125 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" crucifix amulet, with a stylized figure of Christ on the front. 39x27 mm, white patina with earthen deposits. No suspension hole. Interesting! #JM2011: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Nice bronze pendant (not a cross). Diamond-shaped with concentric circle design, some original paste inlay still intact! Suspension loop intact. 29 mm (1 1/8"). #AR2043x2: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans". Lovely glossy deep green patina, sharp detail. 36 mm (1 7/16"). #JM2140: $299 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans". 41 mm (1 5/6"). Textured edges, nice green patina. #JM2128: $325 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans", inscription above. Black patina. 43 mm
(1 11/16"). #JM2131: $175 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Rounded in form, with equal-ended bars, intact suspension loop. Nice green patina with earthen deposits. 28 mm. #14515: $175 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Excellent bronze cross pendant. Decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" in punched dots on the four bars and center. Nice dark green/grey patina. 34 mm. #59631: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval garments. Olive green patina with earthen deposits. Top suspension loop intact, bottom one bent. 45 mm (1 3/4"). #22586: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Lovely bronze cross. Back side engraved with two "Xs". Large suspension loop. Olive-green patina. 45 mm (1 3/4"). #58204: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze cross pendant. Once had a central glass or stone applique in the center. Olive-green patina. 55 mm (2 1/8"). #61207: $165 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. MASSIVE bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ with arms upraised (Orans), wearing Medieval garments. Olive green patina with earthen deposits. One top suspension loop intact. 63 mm (2 1/2") tall! #38358: $375 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. 34 mm (1 5/8") tall. Nice glossy green patina. #JM2020: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ with arms upraised "Orans", inå Medieval garments of the time. 39 mm (1 1/2") tall, nice reddish-green patina. #JM2016: $199 SOLD
Medieval England, c. 12th-14th century AD. Great hand-carved bone cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, old collection tag on back. Top holed for suspension. Light brown patina with light earthen deposits. 58 mm (2 1/4") tall and very thick! ex-Midwest USA scholasic collection. #JM2023: $375 SOLD
Small Viking-period bronze cross pendant, c. 10th-11th century AD. Found in Kiev. Central medallion decorated with X's, suspension loop intact. Olive-green patina. Just 24 mm (15/16")! #JM2025x2: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross depicting Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval garments! Olive-green to brown patina. 42 mm (1 5/8"). #JM2024: $275 SOLD
Crusader Europe, c. 11th-13th century AD. Fantastic bronze Crusader cross. Two rivet holes, apparently an applique from a larger item. Big 54x50 mm (2 1/8x1 7/8"). #JM2035x2: $399 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze crucifix. Christ upon the cross, wearing Medieval garments of the time. 49 mm (1 7/8"). Black patina. Intact! #JM2032: $250 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Great bronze cross applique. Inscribed with 3-bar cross and "NIKX" acronym for Christ's name. Blue paste remains on surface. 14 mm (9/16"). #23048: $110 SOLD
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Latin cross-within-cross design. 39 mm (1 1/8"), great green patina. #JM2038: $125 SOLD
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Olive-green patina, sturdy suspension loop. 31 mm (1 1/4"). Simple but elegant. #JM2060: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-11th century AD. Fantastic bronze cross. Front engraved with vertical text, crosses at terminals. Back with enigmatic Greek inscription. Light green-gray patina, silvery inlay with earthen deposits. 35 mm (1 3/8"). #JM2064: $325 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant. Decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. 40 mm (1 5/8"). #JM2059: $199 SOLD
Crusader Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Fantastic small bronze cross. Center shows remains of original silver applique, lost in antiquity. Dotted design around. 29 mm (1 1/8"), intact. #JM2051: $225 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 16th-17th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Triple-barred cross at center, IC-XC to sides. What looks like a skull & crossbones below! Text on back. 30 mm. #JM2062: $150 SOLD
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Equal-ended cross design. Intact with nice olive-green patina & earthen deposits. 32 mm (1 1/4"). #JM2065: $225 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Great bronze encolpion cross (2-part cross used to store a holy relic). Both sides decorated with a Latin 'Crusader' cross, the 2 pieces still sealed together with remains of original wire between the top suspension loops. Nice grey patina. 33 mm (1 1/4"). #JM2077: $175 SOLD
Europe, c. 17th-17th century AD. Bronze cross pendant, the terminals decorated with the faces of saints. Olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. 42 mm (1 5/8"). #JM2079: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross-front half. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. 47 mm (1 7/8"). Top suspension loops intact, bottom ones encrusted. #JM2030: $199 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 16th-17th century AD. Lovely bronze cross pendant. Triple-barred cross at center, IC-XC to sides. Inscriptions around and on back. 30 mm. #JM2063: $150 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. 42 mm (1 5/8"). Gorgeous green patina. #JM2072: $199 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. Latin cross with ornate rounded terminals. 46 mm (1 3/4"). #JM2069: $250 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Nice, ornate bronze cross pendant. 44 mm (1 3/4"). Suspension loop intact, rounded terminals. Nice olive-green patina. #JM2034: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Very large bronze reliquary cross (half). Olive-green to grey patina. Huge 63 mm (2 1/2"), intact suspension loop. Budget priced and impressive! #JM2083: $125 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Lovely bronze cross pendant. Rounded terminals, the center of both sides engraved with an "X". Nice gunmetal-grey patina. 46 mm (1 3/4"). #JM2111: $299 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 50 mm (1 15/16"), suspension loops intact. Nice earthen olive-green patina. #JM2090: $125 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 43 mm (1 5/8"), suspension loop intact. Great glossy dark olive-green patina. #JM2152: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised "Orans". 34 mm (1 5/16"). Ancient repair to loop! Great detail. #JM2127: $250 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross, set into custom silver bezel. "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted elements on terminals and center. Cross itself in 2 pieces but nicely set. 55 mm (2 1/8") with loop. #JM2093: $299 SOLD
Crusader/Medieval Europe, c. 9th-13th century AD. Beautiful bronze Crusader-cross pendant. Decorated with 2 sets of punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. H: 28 mm (1 1/8"). #JM2123: $299 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Excellent detail, bright green patina. 40 mm
(1 9/16"). #JM2133: $325 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Simple design with sturdy suspension loop, still clogged with ancient material. Nice deep olive-green patina. 38 mm tall. #cr0907: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant, ornately decorated with the "Five Wounds of Christ" in punched circles at the 4 bars and center. 43 mm (1 3/4"). Nice lustrous olive-green patina. #88516: $199 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Interesting bronze cross pendant. Original suspension loop lost in antiquity. A modern hole through the top for suspension (I can provide a loop). Nice Latin "cross-within-cross" design. 32x23 mm (1 1/4 x 7/8"). #76991: $150 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze cross pendant depicting Christ upon the cross. Stylized design! Nice green patina, suspension loop intact. 43 mm (1 5/8"). #241533: $125 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 7th-10th century AD. Large bronze cross pendant, found in Hungary. Olive-green patina, large suspension loop. 53 mm, 2 1/8". Nice! #85537: $199 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 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval garments, small cross above His head. 38 mm (1 1/2") tall. Great olive-green patina. #JM2018: $275 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Large bronze cross pendant. Found in Hungary! 50x36 mm (2" x 1 3/8"). Olive-green patina, sturdy suspension loop. #203790: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ crucified on the cross, small cross above His head. 40 mm (1 1/2"). Suspension loop intact but worn very thin. #JM2019: $199 SOLD

Byzantine bronze double-sided cross with custom-made 18-k gold surround and chain. $950 SOLD Similar custom pieces available upon request!

Crusader Europe, c. 11th-12th century AD. Small bronze cross. Center shows remains of original silver applique, lost in antiquity. 24 mm (15/16"). ex-Time Machine Galleries. #JM2033x2: $275 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Ornate terminals, the front decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design. Dark olive-green patina. 35 mm (1 3/8"). Intact. #JM2043: $175 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant. Cross-within-cross design with central pellet. 45 mm (1 3/4"), nice green patina with earthen deposits. Intact. #JM2028: $199 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Great btonze cross. Terminals decorated with four equal-ended crosses, ornate design. Suspension loop intact. Dark grey patina, some earthen deposits. 31 mm (1 1/4"). #JM2026: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze reliquary cross (front half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval robes. Glorious glossy emerald-green patina. Intact! 45 mm (1 3/4"). #JM2042: $350 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ with arms upraised "Orans", Four Saints around. 42 mm (1 11/16") tall. Excellent dark tone, earthen highlights. #JM2017: $325 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze cross set in modern custom sterling silver bezel. Cross depicts Christ with arms outstretched. 38x30 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/8") without the loop. Cross with light green patina. Gorgeous! #JM2056: $475 SOLD
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 loop. Cross with nice dark bronze patina. #JM2057: $425
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Nice bronze cross set in custom sterling silver bezel. Cross with "Five Wounds of Christ" dotted design. 37 mm tall without the hoop, 6.68 grams. #JM2049: $450 SOLD
Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Fantastic silver Crusader's cross pendant. 40 mm (1 3/4") tall with intact loop. Engraved design on bars, mostly worn away. A low-grade silver/copper mix. An extremely cool piece. #JM2071: $475 SOLD
Medieval/Crusades Europe, c. 12th-13th century AD. Small bronze cross applique. Very thin construction but with nice detail. Holes throughout. 20 mm (3/4"). #JM2040: $95 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze cross set in custom 14K gold bezel. Depicts Christ with arms upraised Orans. 44 mm tall without the hoop, 10.23 grams. Outstanding! #JM2070: $575 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 9th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, decorated with punched-dot "Five Wounds of Christ" design, two extra dots on the ornate terminals. 46 mm (1 3/4") tall. Excellent green patina. #JM2073: $275 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-11th century AD. Fantastic bronze cross. Front engraved with Greek text, the back with 5 "x"s. Nice olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Intact and wearable! 42 mm (1 5/8") tall. #JM2084: $299 SOLD
Late Medieval Europe, c. 17th-18th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. The front decorated with 3-barre cross, Latin and Greek inscriptions around. Back with intricate Latin or Greek script. Front of suspension loop decorated with a small stamped cross. 26 mm (1 inch), excellent deep olive-green patina. #JM2052: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze reliquary cross (half). Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Huge 66 mm (2 1/2), intact suspension loop. #JM2066: $125 SOLD
Medieval Europe, c. 8th-11th century AD. Marvelous bronze cross. Heavily decorated on both sides, nice olive-green patina with earthen highlights. 38 mm (1 1/2"). Blurry photo... detail actually nice and crisp. Beautiful! #JM2092: $375 SOLD
Massive Byzantine bronze ceremonial cross with inscription, c. 10th - 12th Century AD. The arms flaring out, each ending in three circular projections or roundels, the middle roundel larger than the two on either side. On the top arm is the name of St. George and the remains of an attachment at the center of the cross indicated there was more than likely an image of this saint. A hole for attachment to a pole or mount at bottom. H: 5 3/8" (13.7 cm). Great green patina with a few pits and two of the smaller knobs with minor damage. Ex Los Angeles private collection. This sort of cross was placed in the sanctuary, behind the altar, or in other parts of the church, and when it was used during services it was probably attached to a pole. Nice! #A13150x2: $650 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Large bronze cross. Depicts Christ upon the cross, cross and "I-C" above His head. 47 mm (1 7/8"). Nice green patina. #JM2122: $325 SOLD
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Ancient Egypt. Roman period, c. 4th - 6th Century AD. Group of Coptic bone pendants, including three with crosses and another a feather or leaf motif. Each is intact with good patination and wearable. Largest 33mm in length. Ex-John Rilling collection, Orange County, CA. #A11170: $175 each ALL SOLD
Byzantine Empire, c. 9th-11th century AD. Fantastic bronze cross. Front engraved with Greek text, the back with 5 "x"s. Nice olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. Intact and wearable! 42 mm (1 5/8") tall. #JM2084: $299 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. 8th-11th century AD. Lovely bronze reliquary (encolpion) cross. Both sides intact and still sealed! One side depicts Christ with arms outstretched, busts of Apostles to sides. The other side depicts the Virgin Mary with arms upraised Orans, four busts of Apostles around. Both nimbate and wearing long robes. Loops still connected with the original ancient wire. Suspension loop intact at top. Excellent detail, nice olive-green patina. 49 mm (1 7/8"). #JM2147: $425 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms outstretched. Nice olive-green patina. 42 mm (1 5/8"). #JM2138: $299 SOLD