Byzantine Gold and garnet Cross
Gold cross with flared hollow arms decorated in high relief with indented pattern on the edges and loop, fine granules on each terminal, the centre set with a cabochon red garnet. A loop at the top for suspension.
Size: 3. 5 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 6. 8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th-10th Century A. D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1990s.
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This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
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Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N. B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
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Gold cross with flared hollow arms decorated in high relief with indented pattern on the edges and loop, fine granules on each terminal, the centre set with a cabochon red garnet. A loop at the top for suspension.
Size: 3. 5 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 6. 8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th-10th Century A. D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N. B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.