10th-11th century AD. A substantial gold pectoral cross pendant with ribbed and hinged loop, applied granule bands to the rim; obverse with enamelled Corpus Christi image beneath a cross with crystal panel above; reverse with inset crystal panel; Byzantine workmanship or Slavonic copy. 86.07 grams, 98mm (4"). Ex central London gallery; acquired on the European art market; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163745/1/9/2020. [A video of this lot is available on TimeLine Auctions website]