{"product_id":"viking-bronze-kievan-rus-cross-pendant-11th-c-ce-copy","title":"Viking Bronze Kievan Rus Cross with Diamond Bail (11th c CE)","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 11th century CE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAuthentic sculptural Scandinavian\/Rus cross found on the outskirts of \u003cstrong\u003eKyiv\u003c\/strong\u003e on the banks of the\u003cstrong\u003e Dnieper River \u003c\/strong\u003ewhere ancient Viking and Varangian-associated bronze cross amulets are found from this time period, typically representing the cultural and religious bridge between \u003cstrong\u003eScandinavian\u003c\/strong\u003e traders\/warriors and the \u003cstrong\u003eKievan Rus state.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe Dnieper River was a major artery of the Viking trade routes connecting Scandinavia with the Byzantine Empire. Varangian (Viking) settlers, merchants, and mercenaries traveled and settled along these riverways, interacting closely with the Slavic population and the Christianizing Kievan Rus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDuring the 10th and 11th centuries, Scandinavian and Rus societies underwent a gradual religious shift. Bronze cross pendants and \"\u003cstrong\u003eKievan cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\" designs emerged during this era. Many early converts or transitional figures wore Christian crosses alongside or in place of traditional pagan symbols like Mjölnir (Thor's hammer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSolid bronze with an 18k gold bead and a 14k gold diamond carabiner clip bail that can be interchanged with beads,for a unique stacked collection with a one of a kind touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCross size:  25mm x 15mm (about 1\/2\" inch wide) - overall length 1 1\/4\" (~32mm)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e14k gold and diamond carabiner clip bail included \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e18k bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and restored\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eArrives in micro-suede pouch, gift box and polishing cloth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e*Chain and diamond charm in picture are not included; feel free to contact me for chain or leather options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAR46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50751561924865,"sku":"AR46","price":839.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7541.jpg?v=1792096549","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/viking-bronze-kievan-rus-cross-pendant-11th-c-ce-copy","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}