BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS WITH GARNETS - RARE

Ca.1000-1100AD. Crusaders period hollow-formed gold pendant cross with expanding arms, the ribbed loop above; to each arm an inset of garnet gems; tubular blue and greenstone beads dangling of each arm; Good condition; wearable; 48x26mm; 1.8912x 1.0244 in; 6.9g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990.