Substantial medieval gilt bronze pectoral cross. French, 15th century.
Substantial medieval gilt bronze pectoral cross. French, 15th century.
£850.00
Description
A substantial medieval gilt bronze pectoral cross.
French, first half of the 15th century.
Measures 10.5 x 8cm.
The front of the cross is set with a figure of the crucified Christ, the arms are engraved with wriggle-work sunburst decoration and with fleur-de-lis to the corners. The arms on the reverse of the cross are engraved with the gothic letters ‘𐌼-𐌰-𐍂-𐌾’, which is an abbreviation of Maria, the mother of Christ, there is a historic loss to the central section.
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Product REF: Substantial medieval gilt bronze pectoral cross. French, 15th century.
