BYZANTINE GOLD OPENWORK CROSS PENDANT WITH GARNET

Ca. AD 900 - 1100 . A gold cross pendant with four flaring arms terminating in circular medallions, decorated with intricate openwork filigree scrolls and beaded borders. The arms are embellished with symmetrical arrangements of interlaced wire, with triangular panels enclosing twisted wire motifs. Gold globules project from the outer corners, and the circular terminals contain five-petalled rosettes. A raised central collet is set with a garnet cabochon, flanked by ribbed gold loops. A broad, ribbed suspension tube is attached to the upper terminal. Size: 31mm x 23mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.