Byzantine Bronze Pilgrim’s Cross

Culture: Byzantine Empire

Period: 5th-7th century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 7.9 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3790

Provenance: Private collection of Dr. Richard Jaffe, Jerusalem, Israel. Subsequently, in the Israeli art market.

Condition: Intact

Description: Flat cast bronze cross pendant with punched circular motifs at the four ends and in the centre. The arms widen outwards and terminate in inwardly rounded ends. At the top is an integral cast suspension loop for wearing the piece as a pendant. Crosses of this type were commonly used by pilgrims in Jerusalem from the 5th to the 7th century A.D.