{"product_id":"lp19-lychgate-charms-balkan-ward","title":"Balkan Ward","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis discrete and primitive crucifix is of a type worn for protection against vampires and their evil by some superstitious people of the Balkan region and the Byzantine empire, from Croatia and Romania right down to the Greek islands. Its authentic detail is reproduced from 9th -11th century examples, also in pewter, in museums of the region. The engraved Greek inscription ‘ZOE-IS-CHS-FOS-NIKA’ translates to ‘Light-Jesus-Christ-Life-Conquers’, a phrase used on icons and artefacts, etc, to invoke victory over evil, death and sin, with the protective hand of an angel reaching over the wearer. On the front is an image of Christ crucified, with palm branches and the sun and moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in a branded Lychgate green velvet pouch with an attached descriptive kraft hang tag. Packaged in a 4-inch square poly bag, sealed with a round Lychgate sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and hand made in England in fine English pewter. This item is compliant to all jewelry regulations including EU REACH Directives and California Proposition 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Height: 1.54\" Width: 0.94\" Depth: 0.12\" Weight: 0.85oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lychgate Charms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43207843971281,"sku":"LP19","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/7196\/6417\/files\/LP19_BALKAN_WARD_FRONT_jpg.jpg?v=1785504044","url":"https:\/\/alchemyofengland.com\/products\/lp19-lychgate-charms-balkan-ward","provider":"Alchemy of England","version":"1.0","type":"link"}