5th-6th century AD. A gold tear-shaped pendant with raised central cell set with garnet cabochon, border of pellets around, coiled wire suspension loop above; cabochon visible to reverse. See Adams, N., Bright Lights in the Dark Ages, The Thaw Collection of Early Medieval Ornaments, London, 2014, pp.108-9, for a similar pendant body. 0.81 grams, 15mm (1/2"). Formerly in the collection of a deceased Japanese gentleman, 1970-2010.