Double-sided opening cross, medieval Byzantine encolpion, box for relics (kaptorga)

Various reliquaries for the relics of saints or pieces of leaves from the Bible were already popular in the early Middle Ages. Seventeen such crosses dating back to the 10th-13th centuries have been found in the Czech Republic alone. These typical opening two-part crosses can still be seen today on the Eastern faithful in practically unchanged form. One side often depicts Jesus, the other side depicts the Virgin Mary in a long robe.

This cross is enclosed and snaked, but if you wish, it can be used exactly as it was chosen for since around the year 1000. The rivet can be knocked out or unscrewed, a precious object inserted and re-set.

Weight: 27 g

Size: 6,7 x 3 x 0,7 cm

Size of hole for threading : 0,5 cm