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Lot 1003 - A192 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 18. June 2020, 02.00 PM

CROSS-SHAPED PENDANT

Byzantine, 5th to 7th century.
Gold. Each arm has a pentagonal cross-section, tapering towards the center, the ends decorated with fine pearl beading. The center with a sapphire cabochon, framed by a pearl frieze. The eyelet, likewise with a pearl frieze.
H 7.1 cm, W 6 cm.

Provenance:
- Auction Christie's New York, 13 December 2002. Auction 1164, Lot No. 664.
- Swiss private collection.


CHF 12 000 / 18 000 | (€ 12 370 / 18 560)