Byzantine Gold Cross With Garnet Pendant c.600 A.D.

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Byzantine Gold Cross With Garnet Pendant c.600 A.D.A remarkable condition and exceptionally beautiful Byzantine Cruciform pendant c. 600 A. D. The cross pedant is created from hollowed tubes of a soft brushed gold, centrally there is a deeply coloured rich garnet stone which catches the light. Terminating each arm of the cross is a double banded collar with a fine gold granule. The cross pendant necklace was worn by the devotee as a necklace. The original gold suspension loop now makes it a very

Huge oversized Mediterranean terracotta storage jar

“Fallen Fruit”

with the majority of the original paint intact

This carving embodies the profound interplay between faith and artistry

Their rims decorated with stylised acanthus leaves

topped with a finely proportioned lid which acts as an upper finial

honeyed patina and crisp carving speak to centuries of devotional use and careful preservation

a wonderful piece to grace any garden

Condition appropriate with age

after firing in a kiln

The fountain features a huge scale scalloped shaped shell bowl supported by three intertwined dolphins upon a rock work base

Legend has it that when the lustful King Minos attempted to seduce her