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LOT 0943
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (47.6 grams, 80 cm).
Comprising two hinged plates and articulated suspension loop with hatched decoration; the obverse with Corpus Christi and four busts of the evangelists; the reverse blank flat-section plate, two rivets through the cross.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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6th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
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From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. -
Byzantine Rock Crystal Stamp Seal in Silver Pendant with Military Saint on Horseback
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
With a tapering octagonal body, the military saint on horseback holding a long spear, the horse wearing a detailed harness; set in a conical silver frame with suspension loop and crenellated edge. 7.9 grams, 30 mm
From an old New Zealand private collection. Acquired on the New Zealand art market circa 2014. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12327-223721.
The motif of a saint on horseback was common in the Romano-Christian culture of the 6th-7th centuries. The figure of a saint symbolised protection of the local church or monastery and its community, and could also be related to the priest leader of the community, as their personal seal. -
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Eagle
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, hexagonal bezel with intaglio image of an eagle with wings spread, pellets to the field. 6.79 grams, 23.08 mm overall, 19.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
