MATCHED PAIR OF BYZANTINE GOLD EARRINGS WITH CROSS PENDANTS, GARNETS AND PEARLS

Ca. AD 600. A matched pair of gold earrings, each with a large wire hoop suspending three ropework drops from applied loops. The two shorter drops terminate in cross pendants with flaring arms and central clusters of granules. A longer central drop is finished with a gold granule, pearl and garnet bead. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.349. Size: 76-78mm x 27-31mm; Weight: 15.4g 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.