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Slavic-Moravian
cross pendant (small) 8th/9th
century AD.
Reduced replica (1 : 1.4) of a Great-Moravian cross from the Mikulčice
find.
Silver pendant in the shape of a cross with a relief of a
crucified man in a long decorated tunic. Above the head of the crucified
is a label with the inscription CCXO (?). The expressive expression on
the face of the man on the cross was previously interpreted as the
influence of Irish-Scottish art. The Irish-Scottish mission probably
operated in Moravia before the arrival of the Byzantine missionaries
Cyril and Method. The overall artistic execution of the cross and
Christ’s apparel testify rather to a Syrian or Coptic origin of the
display. The pendant was found several meters away from the perished
Mikulčice basilica and probably originates from a burgled grave.
More about Great Moravia: see J2 Cross |
