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Do you have treasures in your basement that you would like to present to our experts? Click here for the application form: kurz.zdf.de/lSJ/ Subscribe to this great channel and visit Bares für Rares in the ZDFmediathek: https://kurz.zdf.de/bfrzdf/ This particularly magnificent reliquary cross is a pectoral cross, also known as a pectoral, and is worn as a pendant on a chain. The cross is completely set with Mazarin-cut diamonds of around 40 carats, with the larger diamonds having a Peruzzi cut, which was invented shortly before 1700. The triangular corner pieces with pod-shaped foliage elements with closed gold box settings can also be dated to around 1700. In the center of the unique frame there is a simple cross made of rock crystal, behind which small splinters of wood can be clearly seen. On the back there is a gold frame with a lid, under which there is a red lacquer seal with a sealing band that has been passed through the frame to secure it. Both the band and the seal are almost intact. The seal coat of arms with heraldic symbols shows a lily as a saint's attribute and below it a fish, which represents early Christianity. The two keys that can be seen underneath represent the keys of Peter, an attribute of the apostle Peter and a symbol of the binding power of the Pope as the successor of Peter and representative of Jesus Christ on earth. The papal seal refers to the Congregation for Indulgences and the holy relics of Pope Clement IX (1600-1669), which represent a guarantee of the authenticity of the pieces of wood from the cross of Jesus Christ. This extraordinary and magnificent relic cross, around three hundred years old, is a high-quality and very valuable treasure that is likely to leave even the dealers speechless, amazed and admiring. #BaresfürRares on Facebook: / baresfuerrares #BaresfürRares on Instagram: / baresfuerrares #BaresfürRares on TikTok: / baresfuerrareszdf #baresfürrares #jesuskreuz #jesus