BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH PELLETS

Ca. AD 600 - 800. A gold cross pendant with four slightly flaring arms terminating in rounded ends, decorated with applied rows of granules along their length. The central junction is set with a pale inset in a circular collet. A ribbed suspension loop is attached at the top. Size: 40mm x 29mm; Weight: 8.1g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,000

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