Bronze cross pendant

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

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Material: Bronze
Date range: 9th century BC
Origin: Kalydon, Greece

This pendant shows a cross design inside a circle with a hanging loop at the top. The cross within the circular frame was a decorative symbol used in ancient Greek religious contexts.

The object was found at the Sanctuary of Artemis Laphria in Kalydon. It likely served as a personal ornament or votive offering dedicated to the goddess Artemis.

Museum label reference: 

16079: Pendant, of a type known already from the 9th c. BC.

Original Text: 

16079: Περίαπτο, τύπος γνωστός ήδη από τον 9ο αι. π.Χ.

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Ancient bronze cross-shaped pendant from Sanctuary of Artemis Laphria in Kalydon

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Source:  Athens, Greece