Jerusalem Cross Byzantine Style: Israel deals (800 Silver-2”) New Sterling Silver Rope Chain (16”)

This is an ornate Jerusalem Cross pin/pendant.
The cross was artisan crafted in Jerusalem, Israel. The talented artisan who crafted the piece incorporated cannetille and granulation work. The reverse, interestingly, is highly detailed, and includes the historical sites of Jerusalem as well as scenes from the Bible.
These design elements are typical to the Byzantine aesthetic and are highlighted by the the crosses deals stunning form.
It's as if the pin/pendant was taken from a member of the Constantinople Roman clergy (350 AD), it is a beautiful old world composition. Timeless…

The pendant is hallmarked 800 silver. It is in magnificent vintage condition, measures a lovely wearable 2” and has a larger bail. It will be accompanied by a new 16” sterling silver petite rope chain. It would also would work well on a sterling neck collar, a soft leather strap or a bold chain.

This stunning cross...
The Jerusalem cross (also known as “Crusaders' cross”, “Five-fold Cross”, or “cross-and-crosslets”) is a heraldic cross and Christian cross variant consisting of a large cross potent surrounded by four smaller Greek crosses, one in each quadrant.
The symbolism of the five-fold cross is variously given as the Five Wounds of Christ, Christ and the four evangelists, or Christ and the four quarters of the world. The symbolism of five crosses representing the Five Wounds is first recorded in the context of the consecration of the St Brelade's Church under the patronage of Robert of Normandy (before 1035); the crosses are incised in the church's altar stone.

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