MEDIEVAL LADY’S PENDANT HIGH MIDDLE AGES
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Gilt bronze of oval form with radially crenulated border. The center pierce as a two headed eagle, heads down. The two-headed eagle emerged in the High Middle Ages (from about the 10th–11th centuries) in places including Byzantine art, Bulgaria, France, and Islamic Spain. It became especially associated with the Byzantine Empire (notably under the Palaiologos dynasty as an imperial emblem). Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored, mounted on an 18”gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.