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. 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: $375
Byzantine, 8th-11th century AD. Fantastic and HUGE reliquary cross half! Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position, wearing Medieval garments! 2 suspension loops intact. Huge 68 mm. Amazing piece. Must see in-hand! #1996: $325 SOLD
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: $210
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful and large bronze cross pendant. Sturdy suspension loop, nicely accented ends. Measures 44 mm (1 3/4") tall. Great glossy olive-green patina. #17499: $250 SOLD

Medieval / Crusades Europe, 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant. Four equal-size bars with elaborate trefoil ends, multiple dotted designs on both sides. Olive-green patina, some earthen deposits. 36 mm (1 3/8"). #21328: $225 SOLD
Medieval / Crusades Europe, 8th-12th century AD. Amazing large bronze cross pendant. Four equal-size bars, each with two rounded terminals, dotted designs on both sides. Gorgeous light green patina. 45 mm (1 3/4") tall. A stunning piece! #21344: $325

Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze reliquary cross (both halves!). Depicts Christ with arms upraised, saints' busts at all 4 points / Christ crucified upon the cross on back. Well worn. 41 mm (1 5/8"). Intact, copper pin at top appears to be a modern replacement - could be removed. Nice bright "river" patina! #16185: $299
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Finely engraved with Greek inscriptions going down body and across the arms. Nice silvery-grey patina. Top suspension loop intact, bottom 2 intact but clogged with ancient material. Very large 62 mm tall. #2610: $299
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... stands on its own. #90912x2: $375
4 Coptic bone pendants from Egypt, c. 4th - 6th Century AD, 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: $199 each.
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
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 / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross pendant. Measures 32x30 mm. Nice! #0105: $115
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

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. 63 mm tall. #16882: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 60 mm tall. #16915: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 58 mm tall. #16905: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 62 mm tall. #16896: $75
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 50 mm tall. #16921: $75 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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Byzantine reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. One half, depicting crucified Christ, small cross above His head. Great detail! Both suspension loops intact. 41 mm tall. #2621: $185 SOLD
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Great form of Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval garments! Nice black patina. Ex-David Hendin collection. 48 mm, suspension loops intact! #2643: $245 SOLD
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 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
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 SOLD
Byzantine bronze cross pendant. 8th-11th century AD. Nice depiction of Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position. Wearing Medieval garments! Nice olive-green patina. Suspension loop intact but worn thin. #1662: $150 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 SOLD
Byzantine bronze reliquary half. 8th-11th century AD. Christ with arms upraised in "Orans" position. All 4 suspension loops intact! Nice green patina, details worn with use. 39 mm. #12036: SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful bronze cross pendant. Decorated with rectangular central form and raised, rounded ends. Nice earthen "desert sand" patina. #16234: $175 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 62 mm tall. #et0382: $75 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 47 mm tall. #16891: $75 SOLD
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 63 mm tall. #16925: $75 SOLD
Viking cross, 12th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross with yellow inlays. The metal has a wonderful olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 38x28 mm (1 1/2 x 1"). Found in Latvia. RARE! #85123x2: $399 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: $175 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze half of a reliquary cross. Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval garments! Suspension loops intact! 46 mm. Beautiful blue-green patina. #19722: $250 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Very nice and interesting bronze cross pendant. Engraved on both sides with letters and symbols. Nice glossy, dark patina (difficult to convey in photos), intricately-shaped edges. 40 mm tall. Very nice! #17873: $299 SOLD
 Byzantine / Medieval bronze reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Both halves intact! Still hinged at bottom, open at top but all 3 top suspension loops open. Large piece! 50 mm. Excellent green patina. #2014: $299 SOLD
Byzantine, 8th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross. Depicts Christ with arms upraised in Orans position, wearing Medieval garments. Nice olive-green patina. 43 mm (1 5/8"). Suspension loop intact but worn very thin. #16228: $145 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful bronze cross pendant. Decorated with central "X"s carved on both sides and raised, rounded ends. Suspension loop intact. 46 mm (1 3/4") and chunky! A very nice piece. #16174: $225 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Beautiful bronze reliquary cross (both halves!). Christ crucified upon the cross, small cross above / Virgin Mary with arms upraised. Intact with original swinging suspension loop. 55 mm (2 1/8") including loop. Dark patina, some bright highlights. Intact and wearable! #16199: $350 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze reliquary cross. Both halves! Depicts Christ with arms upraised ("Orans") and crucified on the cross. Top suspension loops intact and open; botton loops fused together. Would make an excellent necklace! Amazing glossy green patina. 47 mm tall. #18001: $375 SOLD
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Christ with arms upraised Orans, wearing Medieval garments! Nice olive-green patina. 3 suspension loops intact, some earthen deposits. 46 mm (1 3/4"). #16209: SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Bronze reliquary cross. Depicts Christ crucified upon the cross, small cross above His head. Nice earthen patina, suspension loop intact! 42 mm (1 5/8"). #16140: $199 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Excellent bronze reliquary cross. Both halves! Simple design with no engravings. One bottom loop intact; top loops intact and still hinged on original loop! Opens freely. Very cool piece, ideal for jewelry. 45 mm with nice glossy dark patina. #18008: $299 SOLD
Byzantine Empire, 8th-11th century AD. Fantastic and massive reliquary cross - both halves! One side engraved with the Virgin Mary, arms upraised in Orans position, the other with Christ upon the cross. 68 mm tall, great green patina. All suspension loops intact! Not still attached together but could be held together with a pin or as a necklace on a cord. #2649: $375 SOLD
Medieval bronze cross. Once had wooden inlays, now lost to history. 14th-16th century AD. Suspension loop intact. 40 mm. #929: $75 SOLD
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: $70 SOLD
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: $115 SOLD
Byzantine Enculpion/reliquary cross. 800 - 1100 AD, Front half. Large 47 mm tall. One suspension loop intact at top. Lovely glossy emerald-green patina. #1106: $125 SOLD
Medieval / Crusades Europe, 12th-14th century AD. Great bronze crusader-cross pendant. Equal-ended cross with suspension loop, with dotted designs on both sides. 27 mm tall. #18508x2: $250 SOLD
Medieval Europe, 8th-10th century AD. Beaitiful bronze cross. Centrtal cross-within-cross design with raised pellets at three ends, suspension loop broken away. 43 mm (1 5/8"). Awesome! #16247: $160 SOLD
Medieval England, 9th-12th century AD. Beautiful bronze cross pendant. Nice dark patina on front, smooth brassy patina on back (partially cleaned). Great engraved designs! 35 mm tall. #10463: $299 SOLD
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 SOLD
Byzantine bronze half of a reliquary cross, 8th-11th century AD. Great form of Christ with arms outstretched, wearing Medieval garments! Nice olive-green patina, both suspension loops intact! 46 mm. #1651: $199 SOLD

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 SOLD
Medieval / Crusaders Europe. 8th - 11th century AD. Lead "Pilgrim's" cross. 27x17 mm. Measures 25x23 mm. Found in Eastern Europe. #3076: $110 SOLD
Medieval / Crusades Europe, c. 9th-11th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, half of a reliquary cross. Great green patina! Three suspension loops intact. 47 mm and solidly built. #2635: $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
Ethiopian carved-bone cross.
18th to early 20th century carving. Suspension loop intact. 60 mm tall. #et0384: $75 SOLD
Ethiopian silver cross pendant.
18th-19th century AD. Nice pattern of 10 circular dots and light diagonal etchings. 57 mm tall. #2137: $135 SOLD