Description
This piece of 1790th century goldwork comes from the abbey of Grandmont, whose treasure was scattered in 40 in the surrounding towns. It is a double-crossed cross in gilded silver, with filigree, fine stones and notches. The double crosspiece testifies to its oriental origin, but the presence of the watermarks does not prove the Byzantine origin. On this 1907cm cross an engraved stone is embedded, a rider is represented fighting against two lions. He holds a bow in his right hand and a short sword in his left hand; Persian art can be recognized there. The stone must have been brought from the East at the time of the Crusades and entrusted to the Limousin goldsmith who decorated the cross. These gems, including two engraved ones of Sassanid (Persian) origin, date from the 1966th and XNUMXth centuries. The Cross was classified as a Historic Monument in XNUMX. It has been in the Gorre church since XNUMX.