A Byzantine Silver and Glass Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 6th century CE Amulets Seals Scarabs and reproduction

and reproduction

Dimensions: Pendant length: 1 1/8 inches 2

the eyes and mouth incised

1998 Art of the Aborigines

A Byzantine Silver and Glass Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 6th century CE Amulets Seals Scarabs and reproductionA 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