Medieval, Crusaders Bronze Cross pendant – 32 mm

Medieval Bronze Cross PendantCulture / Period: MedievalDate / Period: 10th–12th century A.D.Material: BronzeDimensions: 32 mmCondition: Good conditionNo 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: 734The current owner purchased the Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant from an auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands.The previous owner, a private collector (N.N.) from the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously formed part of 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 cast bronze pendant is formed as an ornate cross with rounded terminals and a suspension loop at the top, indicating that it was intended to be worn around the neck as a personal expression of Christian faith. Cross pendants of this type became increasingly common throughout medieval Europe, serving as both devotional objects and symbols of spiritual protection.The decorative openwork design reflects the artistic traditions of the High Middle... lees verder bij Catawiki