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Svetlana Čeković Museum "Ras” Novi Paza Crosses from the Collection of the “Ras” Museum Abstract: Within the Collections of the "Ras” Museum in Novi Pazar, crosses are kept from the period from the 10th until 19th century. The paper represents a catalogue of crosses being kept at the Archaeological Middle Age Collection and the Collection of Applied Art. A number of the samples originate from the territory of Serbia. The Collection of 15 crosses makes a heterogeneous group of items, being in their largest number within the fund of the "Ras” Museum, delivered over Archaeological excavations, over presents or purchase, although there are samples with a lack of data on their finding place or their origin. The Collection of sacral items make relics, seals, French Croix, crosses-key rings, and they were worn either separately or as a consistent part of a line of pearls. Key words: crosses, Archaeological Collection, Collection of Applied Art, relics, seals, crosses- key rings, French Croix, baptized cross

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Светлана Чековић