Gold Necklace with Pendant Cross, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, Overall (chain): 18 3/8 x 11/16 x 3/16 in. (46.7 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm), Metalwork-Gold, The equal-armed cross chased on the medallion is called a Greek cross. As Christianity became the dominant religion in Byzantine society, Christian imagery was increasingly found on jewelry. Crosses appear by the fifth century; the Virgin Mary, saints, angels, and other holy figures became popular in the sixth century
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Gold Necklace, Pendant Cross, 6th–7th century, Byzantine, Gold, Overall, chain, 18 3/8 x 11/16 3/16, 46.7 1.7 0.4 cm, Metalwork-Gold, equal-armed, cross, chased, medallion, Greek cross, Christianity, dominant religion, Byzantine society, Christian imagery, increasingly, jewelry, Crosses, fifth, Virgin Mary, saints, angels, holy figures, popular, sixth
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