{"product_id":"medieval-cross-amulet-700-1100-ad-unisex-copy","title":"Viking Protection Amulet (11th c AD) - Unisex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003eViking-Era Bronze Amulet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 105, 105);\"\u003e 11th c CE (A.D.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic bronze artifact found on the outskirts of Kyiv, on the bank of the \u003cstrong\u003eDnieper River \u003c\/strong\u003e— a historically known Viking settlement area in today's Ukraine. Thought to have belonged to an ancient warrior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking era bronze cross is a significant part of the Viking cultural history.  The cross functioned as a \u003cstrong\u003eprotective symbol, representing the four cardinal directions and the structure of the cosmos. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe frame of the cross may be interpreted as a boundary of the universe, \u003cstrong\u003eassociated with balance and order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pendants were worn by Vikings as personal amulets and \u003cstrong\u003esymbols of faith,\u003c\/strong\u003e reflecting the early spread of Christianity in Scandinavia. The bronze cross pendant is an example of the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of Viking jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally cleaned and preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross size: 2 x 3 cm (about 7\/8\" x 1 1\/8\" inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted 14k gold ring bail with hammered texture ~5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in micro-suede pouch and gift box with polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Chain not included; contact me for chain or leather options via this site  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Ionia pendant is thoughtfully curated from reputable artifact collectors to create one-of-a-kind pieces that can be proudly worn and cherished for many millennia to come. The gold components are hand fabricated, one at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48570255638785,"sku":null,"price":572.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_6890.jpg?v=1776298783","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/medieval-cross-amulet-700-1100-ad-unisex-copy","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}