Byzantine cross pendants constitute emblematic symbols of the religious and cultural identity of the Byzantine Empire. They served simultaneously as personal ornaments and religious symbols for Byzantine Christians.
The main face presents the characteristic form of the Byzantine cross with equal arms crossed at the center, symbolizing the unity of the Holy Trinity and the intersection of heaven and earth.
The reverse completes the religious motif of the ensemble, often decorated with pious images or sacred inscriptions.
Flan and edge
Made in bronze according to Byzantine artisanal techniques, the flan presents a patina characteristic of the period.
