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LOT 1411
Byzantine Bronze Clapper Pendant with Christ and Inscription
CIRCA 9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.55 grams, 29 mm).
Two hinged discs on a single pierced lug; the outer faces with incuse flame design, inner face of the cover with facing nimbate mask, corresponding face of the base with Greek legend (reversed) 'ITBOH / ΘIOΘO / POTOI / NE'.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by several copies of photographs.
Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 748, for type.
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LOT 1411
Byzantine Bronze Clapper Pendant with Christ and Inscription
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) ‡+BP*
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Byzantine Bloodstone Stamp Seal with Silver Mount
Circa 10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Pyramidal in form with openwork silver frame and loop above; frame with incised tremello detailing; underside with incuse Annunciation scene, robed Mary standing beside profile winged archangel Gabriel. 5.98 grams, 27 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13424-259842.
The motifs on the stamp seals are predominantly religious in nature and include images of Christ and the saints, which could suggest that they were used for clerical purposes—perhaps in monasteries. The Annunciation is the most common festival scene found on rock-crystal seals. -
Byzantine Glass Gem with Victory
Circa 6th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse facing figure of Victory holding a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.32 grams, 19 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Pink Cabochon
15th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With bezel of flattened conical form pierced at the base, inset glass cabochon. 5.55 grams, 26.50 mm overall, 16.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
