BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS Ca. AD 600 . A gold cross with cylindrical arms and a central disc at the intersection. The vertical shank culminates in a suspension loop. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2491, Ancient jewelry, Lot. 451. Size: 35mm x 22mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.