Bidspirit auction | BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH

BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST - Ca. AD 700 - 1000.A Byzantine gold cross-shaped pendant is decorated with five moulded circles, to represent the five wounds of Christ. Between the arms, there are four small moulded points. On the top is a circular hoop that fixes the pendant onto a chain or rope. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1998.542 (shape).Size: 36mm x 32mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: 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.