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LOT 0978
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS PENDANT
CIRCA 12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (29.7 grams, 62 mm).
CIRCA 12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (29.7 grams, 62 mm).
Two-piece enkolpion with hinged suspension loop, to each face a low-relief Corpus Christi with facing mask above.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Pitarakis, B., Les Croix-Reliquaires Pectorales Byzantines en Bronze, Paris, 2006, item 146, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
