Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS

BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH PALM BRANCHES - Ca. AD 600 - 800. A gold cross pendant formed of four joined circular lobes. The front is decorated with a symmetrical design of stylised palmettes and foliate scrolls arranged around a central cross motif, all within a hatched border. A rolled suspension loop is attached above. The reverse remains plain.Size: 40mm x 35mm; Weight: 3.7gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on London art market, 1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.