RARE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN PILGRIM'S RELIQUARY CROSS
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$235.00
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8th-12th centuries. About 1” (0.98”) height plus the suspension ring. Broad beams, the cross beam centered. Each with bifurcated terminals as adopted by the Knights Hospitaller as the Maltese Cross. The front plain the back hollowed for the inclusion of a holy relic, typically, a hair of a saint or a splinter of the true cross. Carried by European Pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land to visit the land where Christ lived and died. The front heavily textured from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored, on an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.
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