A fleury cross is a cross adorned at the ends with flowers, trefoils or fleur-de-lis that often used in heraldry but appears in Ethiopian Crosses. Also called a Floriated Trefoil Cross the end of each limb is splayed out into three pointed lobes representing the trinity. It was originally an artistic variant of the Cross Pattée and dates from the 1300s.
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This wonderful Coptic Cross is in the form of a fleury or floriated trefoil cross with the end of each arm splayed into three pointed lobes representing the Trinity. The body is embellished with parallel rows of small granulates which results in a vibrant textured surface. The chain is not included.
This magnificent Ethiopian Cross is a Fleury or Floriated Trefoil Cross with the end of each arm splayed out into three pointed lobes with ends in decorative clusters of three bosses representing the Trinity. The body is embellished with parallel rows of small granulates resulting in a wonderfully textured surface. The bosses and granulates were added after the lost wax process, making this a remarkable and unique one-of-a-kind work or art.
The chain necklace is not included.
This lyrical and beautiful Fleury Cross has a raised interior of a Latin Cross ending in stylized florals and all contained in a bordered edge. The three trefoil lobes at the end of each arm symbolize the Holy Trinity, new growth and renewal of life.
This exquisite, unique and rare Ethiopian Orthodox Cross is a modified Fleury Cross, each arm ending with three-part rounded finals with narrow borders enclosing a floral pattern creating visual harmony and symmetry. The piece is large but light and delicate with finely crafted and pleasing dimensions. It is in excellent condition with a warm patina and signs of wear consistent with age and use. the Chain is not included.
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