Currently Gesta's first collection contains seven pendants, all are perfect replicas of finds from 10th century Hungary. This particular era is very important and glorious in the history of the country as the period of the Hungarian conquest. All the pieces are made under paganism, however the cross from Tiszaeszlár signals the contacts with Christianity.
Beside the images are brief descriptions of both the original finds and the replicas and the order page is always just a click away. Please browse the pictures, place an order and don't forget to check back soon!
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The original disc was found in 1936 during grape cultivation work. It was cast in
white bronze. The ornament is a fabulous creature similar to horse. The three branched
shamanistic "Tree of Life" grows from its back. Size: 2 inches/52 mm Price: US$46
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Originally this eagle belonged to a set of belt mounts. Found in the first cemetery
of Karos, one of the richest archaeological sites in Hungary. This silver eagle is
considered as an outstanding proof of the richness of the grave. Owned by The Hungarian
National Museum. Size: 5/8 inch /17 mm. Price: US$18
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Origin of the disc is unknown. Slender Tendrils depicting the Tree of Life on
this object which was used as a braid ornament. Originally it is cast in bronze with
engraving on the surface. Owned by The Hungarian National Museum. Size: 1,7/8 inch /48mm Price: US$46
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Caftan mounts like this were found in Rakamaz, North-East Hungary. The ranking of
the grave of the male was undoubtedly indicated by several other preciuos items. The
mount was cast in silver. The background is gilded originally. Owned by Jósa András
Museum of Nyíregyháza. Size: 17/8 inch /48 mm Price: US$46
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Two silver discs were found in Sárospatak, cast from the same mould. Details of
the ornaments were worked with a punch and graver after casting in silver. The palmette
design depicts a tree with branches and leaves. Owned by The Hungarian National Museum.
Size: 17/8 inch /47 mm Price: US$46
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Ten wide mounts like this were among those that survived from the beltset of this grave
in Kenézlő, North-East Hungary. Ornamented with a pair of palmettes, owned
by Jósa András Museum of Nyíregyháza. Size: 11/4 inch /32 mm Price: US$18
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This reliquary cross was found in Tiszaeszlár, North-East Hungary. Figure
of Christ crucified and perhaps four evangelists can be seen on the surface. The
facial features are schematic. Owned by Jósa András Museum of Nyíregyháza.
The cross belongs to the so-called Holy Land variety, made in
Byzantium during the 10-11th centuries. Size: 2,1/2x5/8 inch /64x42 mm Price: US$64
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