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Byzantine Bronze Cross - FJ.6754
Origin: Holy Land
Circa: 600
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
1.5" (3.8cm) high
Collection: Byzantine Art
Medium: Bronze-Gold
$2,700.00
Location: United States
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This Ancient Cross Has Been Set in a Modern 18
Karat Gold Pendant
Though the cross is one of the simplest of
forms, it is probably the most poignant. For
Christians, the cross is the most potent symbol
in existence, representing the earthly suffering,
spiritual liberation, resurrection, and eternal life
of Jesus Christ. The fact that an instrument of
death was turned into a symbol of spiritual
rebirth is amazing in itself. This is especially
true for the faithful, and the Byzantine age was
certainly one of fervent piety and extreme
fanaticism. In terms of religious expression, this
lovely cross falls into the category of gentle
piousness and deep devotion. Although the
image of Christ does not appear on this cross,
his divinity is suggested by the smaller Greek
Cross at the center. This ancient shape of the
cross originated from the Chi Rho, a popular
monogram for Christ. Thus, this small cross is
symbolic of the crucified Christ. This personal
relic does not shout of pain and passion, it is
instead an elegant reminder of the one event
central to Christianity. Though worn publicly, it
does not flaunt its creed; but proclaims the
wearer is sharing the quiet joys of faith.
- (FJ.6754)
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