Description: Antique medieval medium-sized (approx. 1-3/16" tall with solid bale) two-sided Cross pendant featuring ancient "budded" design of the crossbar ends with its centerpiece bearing image of X-shaped cross that usually symbolize the cross of Saint Andrew the Apostle. St. Andrew is considered the Founder and the first Bishop of the Christian Church of Byzantium, and is the patron saint of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Saint Andrew is believed to have been crucified on the Crux decussata (X-shaped cross, also known as "Saltire"). Crosses of the same design are dated c.12-13th century (please see the last two pictures for a reference). Such crosses are believed to have traveled across Europe during the Viking Age, a period of Nordic military, mercantile and demographic expansion via the trade route called "From the Varangians to the Greeks" connecting Scandinavia, Baltic countries, Kievan Rus and the Byzantine Empire. The Cross offered for sale appears to have been hand made from bronze or similar historical copper alloy of unknown composition. The item shows visible signs of wear and aging consistent with its centuries-old age, such as deformations, dents, chipped off or corroded particles of metal, scratches and original uncleaned patina. There is a larger, visible superficial chip-off damage on one side of the Cross. The inside of the necklace bale shows signs of wear consistent with long continuous wearing. The size of the pendant is shown on the photographs for this listing. Please examine all photographs carefully and do your own research if necessary. Please note that photographs are an important part of the item's description. The decorative stone and measuring meter are not for sale, and are photographed with the item in order to provide a size reference and artistic background. Please ask all questions before making a purchase. There are no guarantees with the listing because most items are original vintage or antique objects that are quite old. All items are sold "as is" with no returns because of a change of mind offered. Shipping and handling is free for the continental US. International shipping is handled by Ebay. International buyers, please ask your shipping questions, if any, prior to buying. Please note that customs regulations differ from country to country, and it is a buyer's responsibility to ensure that any customs fees or other duties collected by the buyer's country are paid and satisfied in full.
Price: 49 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-02-11T15:59:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Featured Refinements: Antique Cross
Material: Historical metal alloy
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
