Bidspirit auction | RARE BYZANTINE INLAID GOLD PATTÉE

RARE BYZANTINE INLAID GOLD PATTÉE CROSS PENDANT - Ca. AD 700 - 900. A gold pendant in the form of a cross pattée with globular finials at the four terminals, each arm widening from the centre and inlaid with dark blue glass. A small pellet sits below the tubular suspension loop at the top; the reverse is flat and plain.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1313, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 502.Size: 55mm x 35mm; Weight: 9.6gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market, Munich before 2000.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.