A Byzantine Silver and Glass Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 6th century CE Amulets Seals Scarabs particularly his striking wide black

particularly his striking wide black eyes

the eyes and mouth incised

and reproduction

and flax were used to bind the whole together

see: Andrews

A Byzantine Silver and Glass Pendant, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th - 6th century CE Amulets Seals Scarabs particularly his striking wide blackA 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