A BYZANTINE GOLD MEDALLION
circa 6th century a.d.
Oval in shape, decorated on both sides in relief with Christ Pantokrator enthroned, with a book in the crook of his left arm, his right arm raised with his first two fingers extended in a gesture of blessing, six stars in the field, framed with a border of granulation
1 in. (2.5 cm.) long
拍品专文
For similar gold medallions joined to form a necklace see no. 89 in Durand, et al., Byzance, L'art byzantin dans les collections publiques francaises.