BYZANTINE GOLD PENDANT WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING AN ANGEL

Ca. AD 500 - 600 A Byzantine gold round pendant that secures an amazing carnelian intaglio depicting an angel, facing left in front of a processional cross. The figures are designed with dots and short lines in extremely stylised manners. The reverse is embellished with a geometric motif with spirals. At the top of the jewel, there is a hoop with round ridges.
Size: 30mm x 23mm; Weight: 9g
Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000