Glass beakers of this type were characteristic of Islamic glass production during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods
Aphrodite wears a wreath in her centrally parted hair
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
Amethyst was highly prized in the Byzantine world for its rich color and symbolic resonance
This pin would have been both a practical fastener and a visible symbol of status
A fine Byzantine High Karat Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment Glass beakers of this typeThis 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,