Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE GOLD OCTAGONAL MEDALLION WITH

BYZANTINE GOLD OCTAGONAL MEDALLION WITH ST. NICHOLAS HOLDING THE CROSS - Ca. AD 900 - 1100.A Byzantine 22ct gold octagonal medallion depicting St. Nicholas was represented with a long beard, dressed in a long robe and holding in his right hand a small cross.The top of the medallion has a gold hoop, that at the base secures a dark red garnet cabochon surrounded by gold pellets.Size: 25mm x 20mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK 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.