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LOT 1097
Byzantine Bronze Cross with African Terracotta Bead Necklace
6TH-12TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
26 in. (7.82 grams, 66 cm).
Mainly tubular and biconvex beads and bronze pendant cross with five ring-and-dot motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, art market, 1990s.
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LOT 1097
Byzantine Bronze Cross with African Terracotta Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bust
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With lateral spurs to the hoop at the shoulders, round bezel with faux beaded wire collar, intaglio facing bust. 8.28 grams, 27.08 mm overall, 19.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr D.H. formed in UK, from the EU art market. Ex property of a Surrey gentleman. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
A small enkolpion with hinged undecorated plates, articulated suspension loop above. 7.12 grams, 39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Articulated enkolpion with loop; incised robed and nimbate figure to obverse in orans pose with legend below arms 'ICXC' (abbreviation for Jesus Christ); reverse with incised robed and nimbate figure to obverse in orans pose with stars surrounding. 22.8 grams, 63 mm
Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
