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LOT 0864
Byzantine Large Gold and Blue Glass Pendant
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (4.66 grams, 29 mm).
Composed of a box-type semi-circular body with scalloped frame, central circular cell with blue glass bead inlay, filigree wire border and pellet to each arm, granule clusters to the body, three dangles supporting glass beads.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 0864
Byzantine Large Gold and Blue Glass Pendant
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Large domed centre with low-relief sun wheel design, pellets to the rim and suspension loop above. 28.6 grams, 75 mm
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Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
