Byzantine Rock Crystal Pendant with Cross and Christ Riding a Donkey. 11th-12th century A.D. Biconvex in section with ribbed suspension loop; obverse with profile figure of Mary on a donkey with infant Jesus in her arms; reverse with voided Maltese cross. Cf. Daux, G., Collection Hélène Stathatos. Les Objets Byzantins et Post-Byzantins, Strasbourg, Amandry, 1957; Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 44, 639, for similar worked rock crystal with religious imagery. 11.7 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). Ex Michael Denis O’Hara in the 1970s. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12402-225432.