Copper-alloy, 4.60 grams, 35.45 mm. 7th-11th century AD. A hollow fabricated cruciform pendant in the form of an expanding-arm cross. Each arm bears a triangular panel of repoussé pellets at the outer end. The suspension loop is ribbed. At the junction of the arms is a tall (about 4mm) collar in which is set a blue glass cabochon. Byzantine fabricated cross pendants usually display an incised or repoussé figure of a saint or crucified Christ; the decorative scheme of this example is reminiscent of the contemporary polychrome jewellery. Reference: cf. cross pendants in Platonov, M.S.Platar Katalog 2004, Kiev, 2004 p.224ff. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.