A BYZANTINE GOLD PENDANT CROSS, CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

Reference: ART600569

A Byzantine gold pendant cross made from gold sheet. The cross is formed from hollow tubes which expand towards the finials. At the centre of the cross there is a raised round cabochon rock crystal inlay.
The finials are composed of hemispherical caps decorated with filigreed globules. The stanchion is decorated with beaded gold wire.
4.5 by 3.6 cm.
8.80 grams.

PROVENANCE
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium since 2000s

CONDITION
Good condition.