Byzantine Large Ornate Cross-Templar- Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver-Handmade in Greece
The design of this magnificent cross originates from actual byzantine museum artifacts from the east-roman empire c. 11 AD. This cross is a magnificent piece as it is multi-layered and beautifully made in true Byzantine rhythm with a staggering full weight in solid sterling silver. The cross and minor crosses depicted naturally refer to the most sacred symbol in Christianic faith, however the Byzantine elements are striking both in the cross-patee (outwardly graduating thicker 'arms', this also being a characteristic of the Knight's Templar and Maltese cross which were to folow chronologically) as is also very characteristic, the intricate ball/core of the cross which is typical of asia-minor hot and Constantinople artisanship. Items like these, very heavy in silver and intricate in their build are common in Byzantine heritage and in clerical spheres within today's Greek-orthodox church as with higher members of the clerical hierarchy in Byzantium under Constantine the Great.
Completely solid silver, hand made and cast in earth (an ancient jewelry-making method that still offers better results than industrial methods). It is actually made from multiple silver casts that have been crafted skilfully in layers to make this 3-dimensional resulting masterpiece.
It was made in Greece, stands 6.5cm high,5.5cm width and weighs approximately 23 g.This pendant is without the chain(63)
Product code: Byzantine Large Ornate Cross-Templar- Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver-Handmade in hot Greece