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LOT 1321
Byzantine Bronze Pectoral Cross Pendant
CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (40 grams, 89 mm).
An expanding arm cross with five circular cells flanked by ring-and-dot motifs, likely representing the five wounds of Christ; the reverse with a large annulate surrounded by four ring-and-dot motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market from the 1990s.
From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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D-section hoop and a circular bezel with a stylised eagle looking left. 5.82 grams, 23.22 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
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Byzantine Bronze Pectoral Cross Pendant
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A large expanding arm cross with a central raised boss, each arm with an incised concentric ring motif with four ring-and-dot motifs surrounding a central recess, possibly to accept an inlay; further ring-and-dot motifs on the body. 50 grams, 89 mm
Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Age Gilt Bronze Horse Bridle Decoration Group
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Comprising: a domed cap with lateral scoops and attachment holes to the edges, a central applied tapering tube with flared rim; twelve gently domed disc-scales with two attachment points. 357 grams total, 8.2-13.3 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
The cap is provided with a plume-holder and two lateral slots for the ears; the scales decorate the rest of the bridle or harness.
