Byzantine Gold Cross - 45 cm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Byzantine Cross pendant dating to circa 600 AD, in gold with a central red stone, antique style; weight 5.24 g, dimensions 45 mm (h) × 22 mm (w) × 5 mm (d); origin United Kingdom.

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This exquisite Byzantine Cross pendant, dating back to around 600 A.D., is a remarkable piece of jewellery. Crafted from hollowed tubes of soft gold, it features a central, deeply Red stone.
Mesurments:5.24g.45mm.
Circa 6th.-8th. C Ad.

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This exquisite Byzantine Cross pendant, dating back to around 600 A.D., is a remarkable piece of jewellery. Crafted from hollowed tubes of soft gold, it features a central, deeply Red stone.
Mesurments:5.24g.45mm.
Circa 6th.-8th. C Ad.

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Specific region of origin
Byzantine Empire
Weight
5.24 g
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
6th -8th.C Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Gold
Year acquired
1995
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Height
45 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
22 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Depth
5 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Style
Antique
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Objects sold
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