SUPERB BYZANTINE SILVER-GILT SHALLOW BOWL WITH CENTRAL CROSS. Ca. AD 600 - 700. A silver bowl with a shallow hemispherical body and a rounded base. The interior is centred by a cross within a circular band engraved with scrolling foliate tendrils. The exterior is plain. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1939,1010.80. Size: 40mm x 230mm; Weight: 345g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with Mr. Toussaint collection, Holland 1980s-1990s This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.