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LOT 0792

Sold for (Inc. bp): £114

BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS BEAD
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.21 grams, 13 mm).

A biconvex sheet gold lenticular bead with applied granule detailing to each face in the form of a voided cross with a triangular penale to each spandrel.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.

Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue card.

CONDITION
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