Inv. n°: MMoCA281

Byzantine Gold and Green Quartz Pendant Cross

The byzantine gold and green quartz cross pendant has hollow cylindrical arms capped by domed terminals with a central pyramid of granulation, the arms tapering into the oval bezel set with a large milky green root emerald cabochon, surmounted by ribbon suspension loop.

h. 5.2 cm

6th century AD

Bronze

Provenance

  • Ex Sharpe Memorial collection, London
  • Acquired at Bonhams, Sale 16777, London, 29th April 2009, lot 242

Publications

  • M. Eiland, "Materials and Manufacture" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 160, fig. 26

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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