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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Saint and Crosses
Circa 11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With D-section hoop, ellipsoidal bezel, intaglio facing nimbate figure holding a cross in each hand, possibly depicting Saint John the Baptist. 10.34 grams, 25.59 mm overall, 17.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr D.H. formed in UK, from the EU art market. Ex property of a Surrey gentleman. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
A small enkolpion with hinged undecorated plates, articulated suspension loop above. 7.12 grams, 39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant with Garnet
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Formed as four conical arms and a central circular cell with an inset garnet cabochon, pierced lug for suspension. 2.61 grams, 31 mm
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridge, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a typed dealer's ticket. -
Large Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant Plate
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Enkolpion panel with hinge knuckles, low-relief nimbate figure to obverse with 'ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ' legend above, ring-and-dot and guilloche ornament to the robe. 35.5 grams, 76 mm
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridge, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a typed dealer's ticket. -
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Expanding arm cross with low-relief Corpus Christi and integral suspension loop. 4.69 grams, 41 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Very Large Christian Pilgrim's Token
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Plano-convex in section with reserved scene including a facing figure flanked by two others with arms raised, a grid or lattice, bovine animal and other items. 22 grams, 45 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Featuring a low-relief corpus christi and integral suspension loop. 6.72 grams, 47 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Christian 'Simon Stylite' Terracotta Pilgrim's Token
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Plano-convex in profile with impressed design of a nimbate figure atop a post with ladder to one side, flanked by levitating angels, all within a pelletted border. 5.82 grams, 26 mm
Ex important Christian collection, 1970s. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Mount
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Cruciform in plan and D-shaped in section with incised lines across the vertical arms, one T-shaped finial remaining; attachment lugs to reverse. 12.5 grams, 34 mm
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridge, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a typed dealer's ticket. -
Byzantine Silver Ring with Cross
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Slender hoop and raised discoid bezel with cross motif. 2.98 grams, 26.57 mm overall, 20.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Circa 9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Enkolpion reliquary pendant with hinged body and substantial suspension loop; obverse with low-relief nimbate Christ with four busts surrounding; reverse with incised figural detail. 22.9 grams, 54 mm
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridge, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a typed dealer's ticket. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant Plate
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Plate from an enkolpion with a low relief nimbate figure in orans pose. 19.9 grams, 70 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.