8th-10th century AD. A hollow-formed sheet gold repoussé cross pendant with hinged suspension loop, disc to the end of each arm and Corpus Christi to the centre, two three-quarter view busts, a pair of facing busts and a pair of opposed figures, rosettes to the reverse. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 512 for type. 20 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). Property of a Newmarket, UK collector; by inheritance before 1999. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition, some restoration.