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LOT 0874
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant and Angel Finial Group
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 1/4 in. (21.83 grams total, 31-57 mm).
Comprising: a cruciform pendant with notching to each arm and integral suspension loop; a finial crowned with an angel or seraphim. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
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Byzantine Ribbed Glass Cosmetic Bottle
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
The translucent globular body with raised ribs running vertically around the equator, with everted neck and mouth. 29 grams, 72 mm
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Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant and Angel Finial Group
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a cruciform pendant with notching to each arm and integral suspension loop; a finial crowned with an angel or seraphim. 21.83 grams total, 31-57 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Byzantine Gold Hair Ornament with Earrings and Original Chain
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,889
The chain composed of gussetted sheet-gold links interspersed with filigree-framed medallions embossed with facing busts; the chain attached to the penannular earring hoops by openwork filigree pendants with pearl drops, two further pearl drops to the hoops. 26.35 grams, 77 cm long
Acquired from Fred Leighton, New York, ca.1982. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11047-184615.
The characters within the medallions, derived from the imagines clipeatae and possibly representing unbearded dignitaries (eunuchs?) clad in their court cloak, are typical of the 7th century. This suggests the possibility that the chain belonged to an aristocratic woman.
