{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-cross-pendant-okellaris-8th-12th-c-ce-ring-and-dot","title":"Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant - 'Okellaris' (8th–12th c. CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedieval bronze cross pendant, 'Okellaris', with concave-sided flared arms in pattée form and five ring-and-dot ornaments arranged across the face, worn as a sign of Christian faith and protection. An integral D-shaped suspension loop rises from the upper arm, set perpendicular to the plane of the cross for cord-wearing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Motif:\u003cbr\u003eEach arm and the centre carry a punched ring-and-dot: a small central pit encircled by a stamped ring, with pale orange earthen fill still held in the recesses. The five ornaments mark the four arm ends and the crossing, a quincunx arrangement common on Medieval pectoral crosses. The ring-and-dot was one of the most widespread ornaments of its world, read as a protective eye or sun sign carried on the body alongside the cross itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Overall height: 26 mm; Width: 15 mm; Thickness: 2 mm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Dark olive-brown patina with earthen deposits settled in the punched ornaments; arm tips and loop intact; one lower edge chipped; reverse plain and worn smooth.\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private collection of A.A., Copenhagen, Denmark; previously acquired on the German art market; originally from the Levant.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: CP-60-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eFlat cast pectoral crosses with flared pattée arms and an integral suspension loop were made across the medieval Christian world, cast in simple two-part moulds and finished by hand with punches and files. Worn on a cord against the chest, they served devotional and protective purposes, a daily sign of faith for layperson and cleric alike. Ring-and-dot ornament was added with a hollow punch and belonged to the same vocabulary as the cross itself, understood as a mark against the evil eye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorn against the body, the cross pendant carried its owner's faith as a daily plea for protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthodox-crosses-encolpia\"\u003eMedieval cross pendants\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63958783754570,"sku":"CP-60-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-cross-pendant-okellaris-with-pattee-arms-and-five-ring-and-dot-o-1.jpg?v=1792222892","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-cross-pendant-okellaris-8th-12th-c-ce-ring-and-dot","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}