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Substantial Medieval Gilt Bronze Pectoral Cross. French, 15th Century.

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"Substantial Medieval Gilt Bronze Pectoral Cross. French, 15th Century."

A substantial medieval gilt bronze pectoral cross.

French, first half of the 15th century.

Measures 10.5 x 8cm.

The front of the cross is set with a figure of the crucified Christ, the arms are engraved with wriggle-work sunburst decoration and with fleur-de-lis to the corners. The arms on the reverse of the cross are engraved with the gothic letters ‘????-????-????-????’, which is an abbreviation of Maria, the mother of Christ, there is a historic loss to the central section.