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LOT 0967
Byzantine Bronze Five Wounds of Christ Cross Pendant
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (5.21 grams, 36 mm).
With rounded arms, each with concentric circles and a raised boss to the centre likely representing the Five Wounds of Christ. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Garcia collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0967
Byzantine Bronze Five Wounds of Christ Cross Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bird
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A slender hoop with discoid bezel decorated with a bird facing back, a cross above the back of the bird, pelletted border. 2.95 grams, 19.95 mm overall, 16.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
7th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Expanding arms and five punched ring-and-dot motifs to the obverse, possibly symbolising the 'Five Wounds of Christ'. 3.72 grams, 33 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Byzantine Lead Cross
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Flat-section cruciform mount with stub arms and attachment point at one end; high-relief saltires, hoops and other detailing. 357 grams, 21.5 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
