Bidspirit auction | VIKING HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT

VIKING HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH CENTRAL CROSS - Ca. AD 700 - 1100. A gold pendant of lozenge form, both faces decorated identically with a raised central cross formed from twisted wire, dividing the surface into four triangular compartments. Each quadrant contains a single raised circle. The edges are framed with additional twisted wire, while the upper and lower points are fitted with rectangular plaques embellished with fine granules.Size: 23mm x 16mm; Weight: 1.8gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the UK art market, 1990s.