Premium Solid Silver Crusader Knight Templar Cross Jerusalem Find 35mm Antiquity
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Description
Premium Solid Silver Crusader Knight Templar Cross Jerusalem Find 35mm Antiquity. Overview: A rare solid silver Crusader-period cross originating from the Holy Land. The silver fabric is characteristic of the bullion used for the coinage of the Latin Kingdom (e.g., the deniers of Baldwin). As with all items in this collection, this artifact is certified authentic and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance , detailing typology, dating, region, and collection history. Premium Solid Silver Crusader Knight Templar Cross Jerusalem Find 35mm Authenticity Notice This artifact is certified authentic and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance. Details: Object: Votive / Ceremonial Cross (Non-pendant) Culture: Crusader (Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem) Date: Circa 1100–1250 AD Material: Solid Silver (High-grade bullion alloy) Form: Equal-arm cross with tapered/flared terminals Height: 35 mm Region: Holy Land (Jerusalem / Levant) Overview: A rare solid silver Crusader-period cross originating from the Holy Land. Unlike common bronze pendants, this silver specimen lacks a suspension loop, indicating it was likely used as a high-status votive offering, a mounting for a reliquary, or a ceremonial "talisman" carried by a wealthy knight or high-ranking member of the Military Orders. The silver fabric is characteristic of the bullion used for the coinage of the Latin Kingdom (e.g., the deniers of Baldwin). Its flared-arm geometry is a classic Crusader stylistic choice, symbolizing the expansion of faith to the four corners of the world. Authenticity Check: The silver surface exhibits a deep "horn silver" chloride patina and localized sulfide toning consistent with centuries of burial in the Mediterranean climate. The reverse shows a small casting sprue remnant or mounting point, typical of medieval silver-smithing. No modern machine-tooling or artificial oxidation is present. Comparable Examples: British Museum, London: Accession No. 1926,0511.4 (Silver-gilt cross, 12th-13th century, Crusader East). The Met, New York: Accession No. 1982.60.398 (Silver devotional cross, 12th century, Byzantine/Crusader influence). Israel Museum, Jerusalem: Accession No. 71.052.0122 (Silver cross found during excavations in the Crusader-era Old City of Jerusalem). Further Reading: Boas, Adrian J. – Crusader Archaeology: Refer to Chapter 10 ("Art and Architecture"), Section 2, Paragraph 3.1 regarding the use of silver and precious metals in personal devotional objects of the Frankish nobility. Pringle, Denys – The Churches of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem: Vol. II, Part 1, Paragraph 14.2 concerning the ecclesiastical and personal silver treasures recovered from Crusader-era contexts in Palestine. Condition: Excellent. Solid and heavy metal. Authentic archaeological silver toning and surface character. No restoration. 7-5
