Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE OPENWORK GOLD CROSS PENDANT

BYZANTINE OPENWORK GOLD CROSS PENDANT - Ca. AD 500 - 700.A stunning openwork gold Byzantine cross pendant, embellished with a phytomorphic motif made in filigree. The cross is composed of four arms with finials, adorned with a cross. At the center is a filigree cross, framed with a gold circle. The five filigree crosses represent the five wounds of Christ. For a similar example, see MET Museum Accession Number: 2006.569.Size: 42mm x 33mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.