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

A 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 cracking throughout the back, and some overall crushing to the silver. Custom mounted. Provenance: Art Market, Munich, 1990s, thereafter Art Market, New York, 2000s.