Pendant reliquary in the form of a gold cross: 16th - 17th century
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Pendant reliquary, in the form of a gold cross, with ring at top and bottom for attachment. The front is decorated with flowers and leaves in cloisonne enamels with opaque white and blue and translucent green and amber, the back, now missing, was held in place by a series of small claws. This pendant is part of the Cheapside Hoard.
Date
1560 AD - 1640 AD
Image Number
000775
