Russian Bronze Cross Pendant

Narrow pale cross with crisp inscriptions stacked above a tiny stepped hill.

This bronze cross pendant is from Tver, Russia, and dates to the late 17th or early 18th century. Bronze is an alloy mostly of copper and tin, and cast crosses were generally made from molds with details of the design worked in relief. Slender pendant cross in soft grey tone with a small hanging loop. Raised letters fill the upper panel and arms, and a central cross stands on a stepped base with a round form at the foot. The edges are slightly rubbed. It is 0.75 inches long and 1.75 high.

Short on size, long on lettering, sharp in outline.