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LOT 1019
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant Plate Group
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 1 3/4 in. (20.5 grams total, 42-44 mm).
Each with low-relief figure to the outer face, hinge-knuckles to each end. [3]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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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Ellipsoid plaque with straps for the hinge, slightly domed, pierced to accept three rivets (two absent), two concentric bands of pointillé ornament, pointillé inscription in Greek in three lines: 'ΑΓΙЄ ΔΗΜΟΘΑ(sic) ΒΟΗΘΙ ΤΟ ΦΟΡ[Ο]ΝΤ' [Saint Demothas(?), help the wearer]. 9.18 grams, 35 mm
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Large Byzantine Silver Ring with Architectural Dome
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With ropework detailing to the hoop, disc bezel with dome and granule. 3.22 grams, 29.48 mm overall, 19.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of 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
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Incised borders to the obverse, integral suspension loop. 6.07 grams, 51 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
