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LOT 1141
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (12.26 grams, 49 mm).
Enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure in orans pose to obverse, Corpus Christi with a small cross above the head to reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1141
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Byzantine Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
Circa 9th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Bifacial cross with lobed finials, gilt Greek inscription on both sides, one side with 'KE BOHΘΗ' placed vertically and 'TON ΔOY[...]' horizontally; the other side with 'ΛON COY CTYΛY' placed vertically, and 'ANON' horizontally; the whole inscription reading: 'KγριΕ BOHΘH TON ΔOYΛON COY CTYΛYANON' = Lord helps your servant Stylianos. 4.52 grams, 34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Gold Openwork Earring Pair
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £600
Each a crescent plaque with beaded borders, sprung hook and catch; openwork foliage motif with two opposing birds. 5.75 grams total, 28-29 mm
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s. -
Byzantine Bronze Earring with Glass Gem
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Fan-shaped earring with recurved suspension hook; notched outer edge with punched pellets, cell with inset blue glass cabochon. 5.14 grams, 40 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A66.
