{"id":3704,"date":"2025-04-06T19:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T23:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3704"},"modified":"2025-04-06T19:28:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T23:28:53","slug":"lead-cross","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/product\/lead-cross\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Lead <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christian_cross_variants\">Cross<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Byzantine\/Medieval<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">1000-1500 AD <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Size is about <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">4.5 x 4 cm and weighs about 19 grams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lead cross pendants from the Byzantine and Medieval periods (1000-1500 AD) were worn as religious symbols or protective amulets. They often featured images of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or the crucifixion, reflecting the era&#8217;s strong Christian beliefs. Made from lead because it was cheap and easy to shape, these crosses were worn by both religious leaders and everyday people. Some crosses were simple, while others were more detailed, showing their importance in expressing personal faith and identity during this time.<\/p>\n<p>All items from Ancient Artifacts &amp; Treasures, Inc, carry a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3705\" src=\"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1-300x271.jpg\" alt=\"Lead Cross\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1-1024x925.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1-768x694.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1-1536x1387.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1-600x542.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_1.jpg 1589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3706\" src=\"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_2-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"Lead Cross\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_2-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_2-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_2-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_2-600x362.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_2.jpg 1444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3707\" src=\"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_3-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"Lead Cross\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_3-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_3-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_3-600x437.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpbeta.simple.biz\/mcintosh55\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/J09603a_3.jpg 1283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead Cross\u00a0 Byzantine\/Medieval 1000-1500 AD Size is about 4.5 x 4 cm and weighs about 19 grams. Lead cross pendants from the Byzantine and Medieval periods (1000-1500 AD) were worn as religious symbols or protective amulets. They often featured images of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or the crucifixion, reflecting the era&#8217;s strong Christian beliefs. 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