Religious piece? Jewelry?

[ModernMiner]

Would anyone out there know what this design is supposed to symbolize?
Crosses on a Firebird looking figure, on both front and back.
I dug this piece up at a 1901 farm house today. Looks like a piece of jewelry possibly.
Thanks,
MM

 

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[ivan salis]

the cross style on the bird is of the the orthodox greek (russian too) catholic cross style -- the "bird" maybe the dove --the sign of peace --the crown over the dove meaning "god" ---- its hollow look means it might have been some sort of locket possibly at least thats my take on it at this time

 

[Mackaydon]

Is the device at the top a clasp?
Is is a locket?

 

[Gypsy Heart]

It looks like it was enameled at one time

 

[ModernMiner]

the cross style on the bird is of the the orthodox greek (russian too) catholic cross style -- the "bird" maybe the dove --the sign of peace --the crown over the dove meaning "god" ---- its hollow look means it might have been some sort of locket possibly at least thats my take on it at this time

Ivan,
Thanks for the great info. I checked the piece out closely, and dont think it was made to open like a locket. I think it may have had just a ring at the top to hang as a necklace. It is a nice heavy piece too.
-MM-

Is the device at the top a clasp?
Is is a locket?

No clasp at the top or hinge anywhere. I thought it was a locket at first too.

-MM-

 

[ivan salis]

upon very close looking there seems to be some design or lettering on the crown front and rear -- can you make out anything?

 

[ModernMiner]

upon very close looking there seems to be some design or lettering on the crown front and rear -- can you make out anything?

Ivan,
There are only two arch shaped lines and two dots making up a design on the crown.
Thanks,
MM

 

[Angelo]

The bottom looks like 666 from left.

The bottom right looks like 666 for those who suffer from dyslexia.

Tony

 

[dg39]

The bottom looks like 666 from left.

The bottom right looks like 666 for those who suffer from dyslexia.

Tony

Tail feathers, Tony.


GD no DG

 

[tymcmurray]

The bottom feathers actually do look like a 6, 5 and then reverse 5, 6.

The curiously phallic symbol of the head is,,, well,,, curious.

 

[ModernMiner]

The bottom feathers actually do look like a 6, 5 and then reverse 5, 6.

The curiously phallic symbol of the head is,,, well,,, curious.

I didn't want to say it, but I agree.
-MM-

 

[Montana Jim]

I don't think it's a cross at all, just a design. The Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox crosses are always depicted with a slanted footrest... not a straight one, and certainly not longer then the main cross beam. Or - I am wrong completely...

That's a strange piece... good luck with an ID... try phallics r us...

 

[ModernMiner]

I don't think it's a cross at all, just a design. The Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox crosses are always depicted with a slanted footrest... not a straight one, and certainly not longer then the main cross beam. Or - I am wrong completely...

That's a strange piece... good luck with an ID... try phallics r us...

You're a sick man Jim. You need help.
-MM-