COLLECTION OF MEROVINGIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANTS WITH CABOCHONS Ca. AD 400 - 600. A collection of three gold pendants, each set with a central cabochon. The first is pear-shaped with an insert framed by a plain gold sheet and an applied loop for suspension. The second pendant has a similar form and is mounted with a dark red garnet, enclosed within a beaded gold border and surrounded by granules applied symmetrically. The third is circular, with a red cabochon at the centre, bordered by two concentric beaded bands. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1923,0716.17. Size: 11-25mm x 11-17mm; Weight: 5g 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.