Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. Solid, 22+ karat gold matched pair of hair pendants with hinged loop in crescent shape. The pendants were actually worn in the hair with a bit of added perfume. Look closely and you'll see a Byzantine cross centrally depicted amidst the elaborate openwork. Combined weight of hair pendants 36.46 grams. Size: 1.45" W x 2.1" H (3.7 cm x 5.3 cm)

Temple pendants such as these are thought to have hung near the temple or cheek, suspended from the wearer’s hair or headdress. The pendant’s hollow interior probably held a piece of perfumed cloth; a small stick would have been used to guide the cloth in and out of the pendant.

Provenance: Ex-Green collection, United Kingdom.

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Intact and in beautiful condition.