Post-Medieval — 10th-13th century AD; Byzantine; late 16th century - early 17th century
Incredulity of St Thomas pendant
Gold pear-shaped pendant incorporating a Byzantine pale blue/white sapphire reverse-set cameo of the incredulity of St Thomas in an enamelled mount, surmounted by a large pearl. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14158
- Object name:
- Incredulity of St Thomas pendant
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- Production date:
- 10th-13th century AD; Byzantine; late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
- sapphire (corundum [white/pale blue], aluminium oxide, crystal system - hexagonal/trigonal), pearl (calcium carbonate, conchiolin), gold, enamel
- Measurements/duration:
- L 54 mm (overall), W (max) 22 mm, T 5 mm, (sapphire) 33 mm x 22 mm, DM (pearl) 11 mm, WT 10.70g, (sapphire) RI 1.766-1.774, actual RI = 1.75, SG 3.99-4.00, Mohs 9, (pearl) RI 1.52-1.66, SG 2.60-2.78, Mohs 3-4
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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