A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Sculpture - Varia New York: Rizzoli (1986)

New York: Rizzoli (1986)

Murray Art Museum Albury

Dimensions: Length: 1

Dimensions: Length: 2 1/8 inches (5

The larger ornaments were likely designed to be clipped directly onto the earlobe

A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Sculpture - Varia New York: Rizzoli (1986)This 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,