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LOT 1117
Byzantine Bronze Pendant Seal with Horse
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.56 grams, 24 mm).
Conical, facetted body with integral suspension loop, a stylised advancing horse on the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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LOT 1117
Byzantine Bronze Pendant Seal with Horse
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £275
Comprising an annular plaque with beaded wire frame to inner and outer edges, granule clusters to three cardinal points and a cruciform cluster to the centre; a suspension loop with cluster at the junction and beaded wire edges. 1.88 grams, 24 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s. -
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. -
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Military Saint and Inscription
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising a flat-section hoop with faint remains of inscription '+ C...ON', the bezel with a stylised depiction of a military saint on a horse slaying the dragon. 4.09 grams, 22.03 mm overall, 19.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
