Hardstone and silver mounted cross pendant, the black stone applied with the corpus of Christ carved in high relief in a pale bluish-white layer, the head inclined to His right beneath a crown of thorns, loincloth knotted at the hip. The four terminals capped in silver and set with rows of rose-cut stones, the surmount and bail similarly set. The reverse a silver plate engraved overall with feathered foliate scroll surrounding a recessed cross of black stone. ca 13th/14th century, French or Italian.
Condition
Good. Black hardstone with scattered light surface scratches and minor abrasion. No stones apparently missing. Bail worn and slightly distorted. No marks observed.