Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH

BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH CENTRAL SQUARE CABOCHON - Ca. AD 1000 - 1200. A gold cross pendant with straight arms formed of flattened tubes, each ornamented along the centre with a raised beaded rib and finished with plain ends. The junction is set with a square bezel holding a dark green glass cabochon in a closed setting, and a small tubular suspension loop rises above the upper arm.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1923,0716.89.Size: 40mm x 30mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private London collection; acquired in Belgium; formerly in a German private collection before 2000.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.