BYZANTINE HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH GLASS BEZEL DEPICTING CROSS Ca. AD 400 - 600. A gold pendant of circular form with a raised glass inlay at the centre enclosing a dark-toned cross. The inlay is framed by a beaded border, with a further outer border along the perimeter composed of clusters of three granules alternated with single beads. A ribbed suspension loop is attached at the top, and a rounded finial is positioned at the base. Size: 0mm x 14mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. 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.