Medieval Bronze Early Christian pendant – 33 mm (Zonder minimumprijs)

Medieval Bronze Early Christian PendantCulture / Period: MedievalDate / Period: 6th–10th century A.D.Material: BronzeDimensions: 33 mmCondition: Good condition.No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 821The current owner purchased the Medieval Bronze Early Christian Pendant from a private collector in Utrecht, the Netherlands.The previous owner, a private collector (N.N.) from Utrecht, the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This bronze pendant dates to the Early Medieval period and was intended to be worn suspended from the circular perforation at its upper edge. The face is engraved with a central geometric composition accompanied by several equal-armed crosses, one of the earliest and most widespread symbols of Christianity. The central linear motif is likely a stylised protective or devotional design rather than a literal inscription, reflecting the simplified... lees verder bij Catawiki