MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN CROSS, 4TH-7TH CENTURY AD

Gilt bronze, about 1 5/8” (1.61”) height including the loop. The beams slightly flared and the cross beam above center. High relief triangular section. The back flat as with the earliest examples and showing evidence of being made by the open face mold technique. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored on an 18” gilt silver neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.