A Byzantine Silver and Glass Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 6th century CE Amulets Seals Scarabs which is now in the

which is now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Provenance: Alan C

a special exhibition catalogue prepared by jewelry historian Jack Ogden

and flax were used to bind the whole together

their balanced proportions and restrained contours reflecting the Late Period preference for symmetry and clarity of form

A Byzantine Silver and Glass Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 6th century CE Amulets Seals Scarabs which is now in theA large round double sided silver pendant made with a wide collet frame with ornamental bands to the edges. On the obverse, is a repousee scene with the angel Gabriel, Mary and the Christ child on her lap, and on the reverse is a portrait bust of Christ in gold foil with an iridescent glass overlay. Custom mounted but can be worn. Medium: Silver, glass Dimensions: Length 2 1 4 inches (5. 7 cm) Condition: Three small fills to the silver and minor