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LOT 1022
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (42 grams, 94 mm).
Hollow-formed sheet-bronze enkolpion with cells to the angles (two remaining), five large cells to the obverse with inset cabochon (one remaining). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market pre 1998.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
See Pitarakis, B., Les Croix-Reliquaires Pectorales Byzantines en Bronze, Paris, 2006, for discussion.
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Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Circa 8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Hollow-formed sheet-bronze enkolpion with cells to the angles (two remaining), five large cells to the obverse with inset cabochon (one remaining). 42 grams, 94 mm
Acquired on the German art market pre 1998. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Byzantine Silver Horse Harness Mount Group
Circa 7th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Including buckle plaques, strap ends, belt fittings and other items. 41.79 grams total, 13-31 mm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. 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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Byzantine Silver-Gilt Temple Ring Pair
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Hollow-formed with applied filigree collars to shank and base of horns, bulbs with horns and granule clusters; one bulb detached. 91 grams total, 72-75 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.
