FINE EASTERN EUROPEAN CROSS NECKLACE, 17th-18th CENTURY AD

17th-18th Century, Orthodox rite. Gilt bronze, just over 1 ½” (1.60”) height. Broad beams with raised edges and a plain cross center with charges and ciphers at the terminals. Reverse with Cyrillic text infill. Bordered with Cyrillic script infill. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refurbished with silver surface restored, mounted on an 18” Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.