Description
Heading: Late Viking/Early Medieval. Bronze Symmetrical. Two-Sided. Pendant Cross. AD 900-1100
Material: Bronze artefact
Period: Late Viking/ early medieval
Date: AD 900 -1100
Origin: Unknown but from a British collection
Condition: Very fine
Description: Cast bronze cross with bulb finial to each arm. loop for suspension. dark patination.
Size and Weight: 31mm x 23mm. 3.74g
Features and Provenance: Previously a British private collection
As the Vikings turned more towards Christianity their Thor’s hammer pendants were replaced by crosses and crucifixes but many would probably ‘hedge their bets by wearing both. The crosses were initially basic but were gradually influenced by designs from other cultures. Simple symmetrical crosses with bulbous ends or decorative knops evolved into crucifixes with stylised images of Christ with disproportionately large hands and cranium
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of the artefact and there are grades between
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of pattern etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of pattern etc present. but may be worn
Fine (F). Wear on the artefact and parts of item and pattern etc may be missing or not visible
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