BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH BANDED GLASS CABOCHON Ca. AD 500 - 700. A 21.5 kt gold cross pendant composed of four tubular arms, each decorated with a central row of applied granules. At the intersection, a circular bezel holds a nicolo gem with a flat face and dark core. The reverse mirrors the granulated decoration along each arm. A single suspension loop is affixed to the upper arm. For similar see: Hugh Tait, 7000 years of jewellery, The British Museum press, 2006, Cat. 245, p. 107 Size: 40mm x 35mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s) This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.