Lot Essay
For a related example see nos. 93-94 in Bank, L'Art Byzantin dans les musées de l'Union Soviétique.
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CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE GOLD NECKLACE AND PENDANT
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
Formed of a length of double loop-in-loop chain, with a hook-and-loop closure formed of twisted wires, the chain supporting an oval pendant set with sheet embossed with a cross, each arm flaring to volutes, with a twisted and beaded wire border
17¾ in. (45.1 cm.) long
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
Formed of a length of double loop-in-loop chain, with a hook-and-loop closure formed of twisted wires, the chain supporting an oval pendant set with sheet embossed with a cross, each arm flaring to volutes, with a twisted and beaded wire border
17¾ in. (45.1 cm.) long