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LOT 1098
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (11.3 grams total, pendant: 53 mm).
Expanding cross pendant with integral ribbed loop and a low-relief Corpus Christi on the obverse, suspended from a later fabric cord. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired at the York Fair.
Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.
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LOT 1098
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant with Saints
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure in orans pose to obverse, Corpus Christi to reverse. 14.2 grams, 56 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Byzantine Gold Pendant with Carnelian Cameo Bust
Circa 3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Carved bust modelled in the half-round with large lentoid eyes and braided hair to the brow, depicting a disciple, an apostle, or a portrait; gold cell with band of granules to the outer edge, ribbed suspension loop with granule detailing. 8.97 grams, 39 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13367-259037.
Towards the end of the 3rd century, the Roman production of gemstones decreased quickly. At the same time, early Christian motifs appeared on the gemstones. Rare motifs like the one in the current gemstone show portraits of noblewomen or men. -
Large Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Christ and Saints
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Obverse: central facing nimbate figure of Mary with 'MHP ΘV' legend, facing nimbate bust in each of the roundels; reverse with cruciform void and pellets; hinged loop with ropework detailing. 43.1 grams, 88 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
