Necklace with Gold Marriage Medallion and Hematite Amulet, 400–450 (medallion); 100–200 (amulet), Byzantine, Gold, hematite, Length chain: 31in. (78.7cm), Metalwork-Gold, The marriage of the two figures on the gold pendant is blessed by Christ who holds wreaths over their heads, a Christian variation of a pagan motif. The hematite pendant with its solar deity was probably attached for its healing qualities
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Necklace, Gold Marriage Medallion, Hematite Amulet, 400–450, medallion, 100–200, amulet, Byzantine, Gold, hematite, Length chain, 31in, 78.7cm, Metalwork-Gold, marriage, two figures, gold pendant, blessed, Christ, holds wreaths, heads, Christian variation, pagan motif, hematite, solar deity, attached, healing qualities
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