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Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription
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LOT 1308

Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription

CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/2 in. (14.3 grams, 64 mm).

Penannular band with discoid lobes and finials, punched leaf motifs; impressed nimbate saint on galloping horse; two nimbate saints flanking a throne; legend '·OKA· TOΠCO / NENBO / NΘI' [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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LOT 1308

Byzantine Bronze Bracelet with Saints and Inscription

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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