Late Roman/Early Byzantine Gold Gold pendant for holding amulets - 4.5 cm
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Gold pendant for holding amulets dating to the Late Roman/Early Byzantine period (5th–6th centuries AD), with a suspension loop and two side handles, beaded granule decoration, length 4.5 cm, weight 4.42 g, in excellent condition, acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins in Germany, provenance from a private collection in Spain (acquired 1987), accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
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Gold pendant for holding amulets.
From the Late Roman-Byzantine period, 5th–6th centuries AD. An amulet container fitted with a suspension loop and two handles on the right and left sides. The container is decorated with beaded borders at both ends. One end was originally open for the insertion of religious amulets and was later sealed. The decoration consists of closely arranged gold granules. Length: 4.5 cm; weight: 4.42 grams. A pendant of excellent quality, with some green patina in the center and minor signs of wear, and it remains in wonderful condition.
A rare piece worthy of acquisition.
Acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins (owned by Falk Zencker) in Germany. Provenance: The piece was formerly part of a private collection in Spain, having been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Gold pendant for holding amulets.
From the Late Roman-Byzantine period, 5th–6th centuries AD. An amulet container fitted with a suspension loop and two handles on the right and left sides. The container is decorated with beaded borders at both ends. One end was originally open for the insertion of religious amulets and was later sealed. The decoration consists of closely arranged gold granules. Length: 4.5 cm; weight: 4.42 grams. A pendant of excellent quality, with some green patina in the center and minor signs of wear, and it remains in wonderful condition.
A rare piece worthy of acquisition.
Acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins (owned by Falk Zencker) in Germany. Provenance: The piece was formerly part of a private collection in Spain, having been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
5th–6th centuries AD
Name of object
Gold pendant for holding amulets
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
4.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
2.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
4.5 cm
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Authenticity
Original/official
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