Byzantine Gold, Garnet Open-Work Pendant with Cross
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Byzantine Open-Work Pendant with Cross in gold and garnet dating to the c. 9th century A.D., about 3.5 cm long and 4.8 g, in excellent condition, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Round pendant with central cabochon garnet, decorated in open-work with a cross made of granules. Ribbed suspension loop.
Size: 3.5 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight=4.8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 9th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired in the 2000s.
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.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Round pendant with central cabochon garnet, decorated in open-work with a cross made of granules. Ribbed suspension loop.
Size: 3.5 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight=4.8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 9th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired in the 2000s.
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.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
Byzantine, c. 9th Century A.D.
Name of object
Open-Work Pendant with Cross
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Garnet, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
