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

Bronze, about 1 1/2” (1.46”) height of early from with centered cross beam, and raised borders dividing it into five segments, originally enameled with the polychrome now replaced. The divisions are a reference to the five wounds of Christ. 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 and pigment. Suspended from an 18” gilt Sterling silver neck chain. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.