PAIR OF GOLD BYZANTINE PENDANTS DEPICTING ANGELS Ca. AD 500 - 700 . A pair of 20 ct gold oval pendants features a depiction of a standing angel. The angel is adorned in a long robe, with spread wings extending from its back, and is crowned by a large halo above its head. At the top of each pendant, a hoop with round ridges is incorporated for attachment. For similar see: Oreficieria antica e medievale, tecniche, produzione e società. Treasure of Mitilene, fig. 9, p. 114. Size: 24-24mm x 15-15mm; Weight: 3g. Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.