{"product_id":"byzantine-bone-cross-ionas-12th-15th-c-ad","title":"Byzantine Bone Cross 'Ionas' (12th-15th c. AD)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eA hand-carved Byzantine bone cross featuring the IC XC Christogram, the traditional abbreviation for Jesus Christ. The front displays a central sunburst motif carved in deep linear strokes, symbolizing divine illumination and personal protection within Eastern Christian devotional practice. Compact bone, an intact suspension loop, and clear medieval carving patterns mark this as a genuine amuletic piece worn for daily spiritual safeguarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eMaterial: Bone\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eDate: Byzantine, 12th–15th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: Length c. 63 mm; Width c. 28 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eProvenance: Private Belgian collection, pre 1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eUnique Identifier: P-27-BO\u003cbr data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCondition: Stable surface with authentic medieval wear, suspension loop intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with stable patina and no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eBone devotional crosses were widely worn across the Byzantine and Eastern Christian world, serving as powerful personal amulets for monks, pilgrims, and lay believers. The IC XC Christogram expressed devotion to Christ in the simplest and most universally recognized form, while the carved sunburst symbol evoked divine light and spiritual protection. These modestly made pendants reflect the deep, folk-level piety that characterized daily religious life from the 12th to 15th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504432800074,"sku":"P-27-B0","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_9098.jpg?v=1765906956","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/byzantine-bone-cross-ionas-12th-15th-c-ad","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}