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LOT 0768
Byzantine Bronze Archer's Ring
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (22.81 grams, 34.44 mm overall, 21.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24)).
With a substantial keeled hoop with four panels of zig-zag motifs; triangular plaque with foliage motifs, raised central panel with frond motif.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
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Post Byzantine Bronze Ring with Inscription
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With ellipsoid plaque, incuse border and text 'KERO / HOHAN / A'. 5.55 grams, 22.52 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Byzantine Gold Earring
Circa 8th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £403
Substantial D-section hoop with applied ropework borders, loops for fastening clasp, six radiating garnet cabochons in claw settings with interstitial granules, ribbed loop to the apex. 2.71 grams, 17 mm
Ex European collection formed in the 1990s. Acquired from a North London gallery. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Byzantine Silver Offering Dish with Chi Rho and Inscription
Circa 11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £25,000 - 35,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £12,500
With rounded underside and flange rim; tondo with incised symmetrical vinescroll with bunches of grapes enclosing central disc with niello-filled Chi Rho flanked by alpha and omega; legend to the rim in capitals: '+++ ΥΠΕΡ ΑΝΑΠΑΥϹΕΩϹ ΕΥΧΗϹ ΟΝ ΟΙΔΕΝ ΟΘϹ ΤΑ ΟΝΟΜΑΤΑ' (For the eternal rest of him who had knowledge in the name of the Lord). 395 grams, 23.5 cm wide
From a European family collection formed in the 1990s; thence by descent to a UK gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report of Dr. Raffaele D’Amato This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11963-210867.
The decorative apparatus of this plate could be associated with Eastern Roman art of the 11-12th century A.D., although we cannot exclude an earlier dating.
