Large Reliquary Cross, Silver
Awesome reliquary cross pendant from massive silver! This crosses were made to contain holy relics, they were souvenirs of pilgrims who visited the eastern mediterranian region and the Holy Land.
Large Reliquary Cross, Silver
The original of this stunning high quality reliquary cross pendant of the 11th century AD was placed to our disposal by a private collector.
Our awesome reconstruction corresponds to the original in every detail. It is very large and heavy with a size of 90 x 50 x 10 mm. Even a light patina was applicated for an authentic look. It is produced only in a limited number of only 100 pieces and handcrafted from massive 925 silver. Delivered with leather thong and numbered certificate.
Many of this stunning reliquary cross pendants survived in museums and private collections. They are called "Enkolpion", and the depictions are mostly engraved or three-dimensional. The pendants were produced in the region of Byzantium, later known as Constantinople. They are probably souvenirs of pilgrims, containing some holy relics.
After the conversion to christanity, even the vikings imported many of the reliquary crosses to scandinavia. Many finds in Sweden proof the cultural and economic connections to the mediterranian region near Constantinople.
| Delivery time | 3-4 weeks |
|---|---|
| weight | 0.065000 |
| size | 90 x 50 x 10 mm |
| Era | Middle Ages |
| Material | Silver 925 |
| Kind of replica | Pendants |
| scope of delivery | Delivery in a jewellery case with leather necklace and certificate |