BZ.1950.35, Christ Emmanuel Enthroned Pendant
Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks Museum
Early Byzantine, sixth century
Rock crystal and gold, 2.5 cm x 2.0 cm x 0.8 cm (1 in. x 13/16 in. x 5/16 in.)
Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss acquired this pendant from the Beirut dealer Elias (Elie) Bustros through Royall Tyler on August 1 and September 14, 1949; the Blisses gave the pendant to Dumbarton Oaks in August 1950.