Byzantine-Style Religious Pendant with Raised Iconography

This small, oval-shaped pendant features a raised relief depiction of a religious figure, possibly a Saint or monarch, executed in a synthetic or composite material that mimics the appearance of aged ivory or bone. The cameo insert is a uniform cream-to-pale-yellow color and is set within a metallic, scalloped or granulated brass-tone bezel frame. The central figure is shown from the chest up, holding a staff or cross, with a textured halo behind the head. Greek-style script or pseudo-inscriptions arc across the top portion of the field. The frame appears to be a plated base metal with a visible dark patina in the recessed areas (antiqued finish) and includes a small jump ring at the top for suspension from a chain. The overall quality suggests a mid-20th-century souvenir or devotional item, rather than a hand-carved antique. There's some visible surface grime and mild oxidation on the metal frame, consistent with light use. The craftsmanship is cast rather than carved, indicated by the smooth, rounded edges of the relief details and the repetitive nature of the bezel's decorative trim.