10th-11th century AD. A silver pendant formed as a sphere in two parts with band to the centre; to the band, three loops from each of which hang a short chain and conical pendant; to the sphere, two rows of granulated triangles and filigree ropework; suspension hoop to the top. Cf. Rudenko, K.A. Bulgarskoe Serebro. Drevnosti Biliara, Volume II, Kazan, 2015, p.211, fig.354-356: https://imgur.com/jWdcJEO. 15.4 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.