Stunning and wearable! Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. Solid, high karat gold in the form of an exquisite opernwork cross with a large cabochon garnet in center and an ample suspension loop at top, 24.78 grams in gold weight. Along with pair of "Pendants" with hinged loop in crescent shape. Combined weight of pendants 36.46 grams. While called pendants these were actually worn in the hair with a bit of added perfume. Size: Cross 2-1/2"H, Earrings 2"L each.

Provenance: Ex-Andrew Green Collection, acquired in mid-1990's.

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#102079. Item will ship from the UK.

Both cross and pendants are intact/in excellent condition.