Gold cross with pointed arms, each decorated with a mother of pearl bead and fine gold granules, the field decorated with one line of punch decoration triangles all around. The centre inset with a round garnet cabochon framed by a square of gold wire and granules. A fine double loop at the top for suspension. Exquisite. Size: 4.4 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/4 inch Material: Gold, garnet and mother of pearl, 7.6 grms total weight Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th Century A.D. Condition: Intact Provenance:ex Private collection, Mr. I. Roper, acquired in the 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.