A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Sculpture - Varia cf: Denham

cf: Denham

The ring is in excellent condition and is wearable

Each arm of the star is further decorated with a single twisted wire circle

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A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Sculpture - Varia cf: DenhamThis elegant pendant is fashioned from high karat sheet gold, constructed as a small box form element with a subtly flaring hourglass silhouette. The front panel is richly decorated with fine openwork filigree: tightly wound scrolls, tiny granules, and twisted wire creating a lace like surface typical of early Byzantine luxury ornament. Each corner is finished with a small, rounded terminal, while four suspension loops are soldered along the top,