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LOT 0790
Byzantine Bread Seal with Cross
6TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (83 grams, 59 mm).
A stone or ceramic bread seal with rectangular base and two sub-triangular sidewalls, base with expanding-arm cross in relief to centre, annulet at centre and to each arm, likely representing the Five Wounds of Christ; pierced through apex for suspension.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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Byzantine Inlaid Gold Earrings
4th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
A pair of non-identical gold hoop earrings, each composed of a large bulb, hinged hoop above adorned with three granulated cells set with glass (one insert absent); four circular cells to the equator set with stones of alternating blue and red colour, granulated lozenges between, pyramid bulbs below adorned with granule clusters, collar of suspension loops above; articulate hinges. 8.87 grams total, 42 mm each
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Byzantine Bread Seal with Cross
6th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A stone or ceramic bread seal with rectangular base and two sub-triangular sidewalls, base with expanding-arm cross in relief to centre, annulet at centre and to each arm, likely representing the Five Wounds of Christ; pierced through apex for suspension. 83 grams, 59 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Byzantine Pendant with Saint George
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A discoid copper-alloy pendant with integral suspension loop, displaying St George on horseback advancing left in relief at the centre. 2.5 grams, 25 mm
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.
