BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS PENDANT WITH FLOWER Ca. AD 600. A 22.5 kt gold cross with cylindrical arms that widen slightly towards the ends, with a central quatrefoil rosette appliqué covering the intersection. A large suspension loop is soldered to the top of the upper arm. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. For similar see: The Benaki Museum, ΓΕ 1849. Size: 32.2mm x 23.7mm; Weight: 4.21g 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.