Byzantine Gold Cross with Garnet and Mother of Pearl, c. 10th Century A.D.

(Byzantine Cross)

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Item No.
34.37450
Culture
Byzantine, c. 10th Century A.D. 
Item Details.
Gold cross with pointed arms, each decorated with a mother of pearl bead and fine gold granules, the field decorated with one line of punch decoration triangles all around. The centre inset with a round garnet cabochon framed by a square of gold wire and granules. A fine double loop at the top for suspension. Exquisite.

Provenance:ex Private collection, Mr. I. Roper, acquired in the 1990s.

Size
4.4 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/4 inch
Material
Gold, garnet and mother of pearl, 7.6 grms total weight 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Live Auction 24
Price.
US$ 1400
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