EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

1 7/8” (1.86”) height. Gilt bronze of delicate proportions with skeletal cross in relief with a halo at the junction and Cyrillic ciphers to the ends of the center post. The back flat as with early examples. The surface textured from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored and on an 18” modern gilt sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.