Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS

BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH BANDED AGATE CABOCHON - Ca. AD 600 - 800 . A gold cross pendant formed of four flat arms radiating from a central circular setting, composed of hammered sheet gold. The obverse is embellished with granulated-style punched decoration along the arms. At the centre is a multi-layered agate cabochon, domed and polished, showcasing concentric bands in dark brown, grey and white, set within a raised circular bezel. The suspension loop is cylindrical, adorned with an applied gold filigree scroll motif. The reverse is undecorated, the construction is hollow and lightweight.Size: 55mm x 52mm; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the French Art market, 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.