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LOT 0792
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.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue card.
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