Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS

BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH CENTRAL RED GARNET CABOCHON - Ca. AD 500 - 700. A gold cross formed of tubular arms, each decorated with evenly spaced rows of applied granules. The arms terminate in plain caps with rounded finials. At the centre, a circular box setting holds a polished garnet cabochon. The suspension loop is soldered to the top of the upper arm and bears the same granulated decoration.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7542, Icons and Artefacts from the Orthodox World, Lot. 42Size: 26mm x 24mm; Weight: 3.5gProvenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s)This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.