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LOT 1118
Byzantine Bronze Buckle Plate
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (13.1 grams, 43 mm).
Tongue-shaped body with elaborate decoration, a cross at the upper end, punched pellet motifs on the raised areas. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Byzantine Silver Stamp Seal with Bird
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £115
Conical body with integral loop above, underside with a standing bird with hooked beak, pelletted field. 11.7 grams, 24 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Byzantine Bronze Buckle Plate
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Tongue-shaped body with elaborate decoration, a cross at the upper end, punched pellet motifs on the raised areas. 13.1 grams, 43 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Judaic Bronze Ring with Menorah
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £325
With D-section hoop supporting a discoid bezel with decoratively notched circumference; possibly later engraved with a menorah. 2.34 grams, 18.62 mm overall, 17.24 x 15.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
North American collection, 1990s-2000s. Ex property of a Surrey gentleman.
