BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD CROSS WITH CENTRAL CABOCHON Ca. AD 600 - 800. A gold cross formed from eight tubular elements, arranged in pairs along the four arms. The tubes are flat on the underside and domed on the upper face, creating a segmented profile. A deep red garnet cabochon is set at the centre within a raised bezel, framed by a ring of applied gold beads. A plain suspension loop is affixed above the arm. Size: 25mm x 21mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.