Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS ON A

BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS ON A CHAIN WITH STONES - Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A rare Byzantine gold cross on a long chain with stones. The chain is adorned with six crystal stones. In the centre, between two stones is a cross. The cross is composed of translucent stones and pearls, with a red oval cabochon in the centre. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2375, Ancient Jewelry, Lot. 444.Size: 340mm x 28mm; Weight: 34gProvenance: 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.