Byzantine – Large Bronze Cross Pendant – 7th-10th Century AD

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Bronze cross-shaped pendant dating from the 7th-10th century Byzantine period, a Christian devotional object typical of Byzantine Empire religious art.
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Detailed Description

Bronze cross-shaped pendant dating from the Byzantine period (7th-10th century), a Christian devotional object typical of the religious art of the Byzantine Empire.

Analysis & expertise

This pendant exhibits the typical characteristics of Byzantine religious goldsmithery, with a cross shape with arms of equal length symbolizing the union between heaven and earth. The object testifies to the refined craftsmanship of Byzantine artisans.

Byzantine cross with equal arms, characteristic form of religious art of the period, sometimes accompanied by a small crossbar evoking the Holy Trinity.

Not documented in this description.

Flan and edge

Carefully crafted bronze pendant, exhibiting goldsmithery techniques typical of the Byzantine period.

Characteristics

Material: Bronze

Period: 7th-10th century AD

Origin: Byzantine Empire

Function: Devotional object and personal ornament

Historical context

Byzantine cross pendants were powerful symbols of the religious and cultural identity of the Byzantine Empire, worn as protective talismans and expressions of Christian piety in the Eastern Empire.

Cultural value

Touching testimony of personal devotion within the Christian Eastern Empire, combining aesthetics and spirituality in Byzantine religious art.

Traceability & guarantees

Provenance: Former Dutch private collection. Reference: ANT-A046.

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Technical, historical and typological documentation for the coin

Reference ANT-A046
Issuing Authority
Empire byzantin
Period
7e-10e siècle après J.-C.
Date
7e-10e siècle
7e-10e siècle après J.-C.
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
Pendentif croix
Other References
ANT-A046
Condition
Bien conservé
Obverse Type
Croix byzantine
Croix byzantine à bras égaux
Provenance
Ancienne collection privée néerlandaise
Civilization / World
Empire byzantin
Object type
Pendentif en croix
Chronology label
VIIe-Xe siècle apr. J.-C.
Chronology start
601
Chronology end
1000
Century
VIIe-Xe siècle apr. J.-C.
Normalized period
VIIe-Xe siècle apr. J.-C.
Internal source code
ANT-A046