The Antrim Cross

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The Antrim Cross is a striking bronze monument featuring five identical arms. Each arm boasts five pyramidal protrusions, crafted with precision as truncated pyramids. The angular sides of the pyramids are intricately adorned with vibrant yellow enamel patterns, alternating with matching arrow motifs set within stylized triangles. The central pyramidal boss stands tall, boasting two sides embellished with angular enamelled panels. In contrast, its opposing sides showcase animal designs, once fully rendered in intricate details between raised outlines. The flat tops of the bosses are decorated with small squares of colorful millefiori enamel. Strategically placed rivet-holes on a separately cast base-plate indicate that this cross was originally attached to a flat surface, likely a house-shaped reliquary.