Bidspirit auction | MEROVINGIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT
MEROVINGIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH POLISHED GLASS CABOCHON - Ca. AD 400 - 600. A 22 kt gold pendant set with a polished oval glass cabochon of deep red tone, bordered by two concentric rows of beading. The setting is surmounted by a ribbed suspension loop applied to the upper edge. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1985,0304.1. Size: 34.7mm x 21.2mm; Weight: 10.58g Provenance: 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.