{"product_id":"bronze-reliquary-crucifix-genuine-ancient-artifact-in-sterling-silver-circa-400-800-ce-copy","title":"Byzantin Crucifix - Genuine Ancient Artifact - Circa (6th to 11th) Century AD","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Ancient Byzantine Cross\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa (500-1000 CE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient Byzantine  Crucifix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand forged during the Middle Ages in the cradle of Christianity, the Byzantine Empire. Silver crosses where rare compared to bronze crosses during this time period, so they where normally worn by clergy or people of the upper class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristians are known to have venerated the relics of martyrs at least as early as the 2nd century.  These crosses were purchased by thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem. These artifacts where very highly prized by ancient pilgrims and are still very collectable today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe symbolism indicates the crucifixion and sacrifice with the absolution of sins and the resurrection. Powerful images of Christianity at the very basis of the faith of all true believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross-1261\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44251527217239,"sku":"Cross-1261","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shipwrecktreasuresofthekeys.com\/products\/bronze-reliquary-crucifix-genuine-ancient-artifact-in-sterling-silver-circa-400-800-ce-copy","provider":"Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}