5th-9th century AD. A restrung glass bead necklace composed of mainly iridescent graduated spherical beads with small black annular beads in between; a later gold equal-armed cross pendant with raised rim and garnet cabochon to the centre, suspension loop above flanked by two gold-coloured glass beads and two smaller later beads; modern clasp. 28 grams, 76cm (30"). From a private Belgian collection; previously part of a private collection formed in Germany in the 1990s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.