Ancient Roman Bronze Cross Pendant (c 400 - 600 AD) - Unisex

Early Christian Roman Cross - Bronze  

c 400-600 Common Era (A.D.)

This authentic Roman-era pendant was worn as a symbol of devotion and protection in early Christian practice. Such pendants were part of a broader trend in late Roman Christian material culture, where small portable icons or crosses were used by believers for private devotion and as protective talismans during travel or daily life.

The compact size allowed it to be worn daily as a personal devotional object with faint incised details highlighting the wounds of Christ, indicative of early Christian iconography in the late Roman Empire. The style and casting suggest production in provincial workshops of the Eastern or Western Roman Empire.

Notice the "desert patina" composed of a mix of soil and the corrosion products of the bronze which have "glued" the sediment over centuries of burial.  Collectors often prize this as a mark of authenticity.

I crafted the 14k gold bail with a genuine Ruby charm so as to be cherished and warn again, paying tribute to the ancient Romans and early Christian faith.

• Amulet size:  23mm x 12mm (about 7/8" x 1/2" inch)
• 5mm Marquis shaped Ruby charm / 14k gold
• Hand crafted 14k bail (~5mm) to fit any chain or cord
• Arrives in satin pouch, gift box and polishing cloth
• Certificate of Authenticity provided  

*Chain not included; feel free to contact me for chain or leather options

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