Merovingian rock crystal and silver pendant

Reproduction of the spherical rock crystal pendant found in grave 489 at Vendenheim and dated to the third quarter of the 6th century.

The original is 3.2 cm in diameter, but the reproductions may vary slightly.

The rock crystal sphere is enclosed by two crossed silver bands that meet at a collar supporting the suspension ring (partly preserved). The silver bands are decorated with three parallel grooves.

Objects of this type were worn at the end of the chatelaine. They are found at many sites, such as Pleidelsheim, Saint-Vit, Saint-Denis, Maastricht, Giberville…