Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT

BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT - Ca. AD 600. A gold pendant formed as a cross with each arm terminating in a lobe outlined by a twisted wire, with a domed boss at the centre and at the end of each arm. The upper lobe is fitted with a suspension loop, and the reverse repeats the same decorative scheme.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1924,1006.37.Size: 26mm x 18mm; Weight: 3.5gProvenance: 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.