MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ENAMELED CROSS NECKLACE, 10TH-13TH CENTURY

Bronze, about 1 5/8” height of Crusader from with “crutches” to the center beam top. Each beam with five recesses, originally enamel inlaid, now perished. Known as Kiev Type, these are nearly always found in pieces, evidently sacrificed. This example is whole as found but for the restoration of the 24karat gold surface. Suspended from a gilt Sterling silver 18” neck chain. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.