A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment many song lines and dance

many song lines and dance cycles are carried out

as such elements are often lost over time

In Greek mythology

This pin would have been both a practical fastener and a visible symbol of status

a straight or jointed bar in bronze or iron to fit into the mouth of the horse that is firmly attached to two cheekpieces (psalia) on either side

A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment many song lines and danceThis elegant pendant is fashioned from high karat sheet gold, constructed as a small box form element with a subtly flaring hourglass silhouette. The front panel is richly decorated with fine openwork filigree: tightly wound scrolls, tiny granules, and twisted wire creating a lace like surface typical of early Byzantine luxury ornament. Each corner is finished with a small, rounded terminal, while four suspension loops are soldered along the top,