Bidspirit auction | EARLY MEDIEVAL GOLD PENDANT WITH

EARLY MEDIEVAL GOLD PENDANT WITH A CENTRAL AMETHYST CABOCHON - Ca. AD 400 - 800 An Early Medieval gold circular pendant. The pendant has a large central oval amethyst cabochon, with 8 smaller round cabochons (two later emeralds) in octagonal positions in the middle of floral filigree motif. Eight triangular clusters of gold pellets are located between the gems. On the top, there is a gold hoop with a flat section.Size: 38mm x 32mm; Weight: 11gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. 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.