HEAVY BYZANTINE CROSS PENDANT WITH EMERALD CABOCHON

Ca. AD 500 - 700 A Byzantine 21.5 ct gold cross pendant with a deep green emerald cabochon secured by a gold frame. The cross is composed of four cylindrical arms on the vertical and horizontal planes crossed by four diagonal arms. The diagonal crosses are adorned with two spirals at the top of each and a surface inside the decoration. There is a round hoop at the top. For similar see: Christie's Antiquities (01.01.1970), Lot 303.
Size: 50mm x 40mm; Weight: 26g
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Swiss art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Estimate: GBP 4500 - 9000