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LOT 1116
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EUR (€) 170 - 230
USD ($) 200 - 270
£75 (EUR 87; USD 100) (+bp*)
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BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS PENDANT
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (22.8 grams, 63 mm).
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (22.8 grams, 63 mm).
Articulated enkolpion with loop; incised robed and nimbate figure to obverse in orans pose with legend below arms 'ICXC' (abbreviation for Jesus Christ); reverse with incised robed and nimbate figure to obverse in orans pose with stars surrounding.
PROVENANCE:
Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
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.
