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LOT 1154
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Two-Line Inscription
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.59 grams, 21.30 mm overall, 17.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Featuring a slender hoop and circular bezel inscribed with 'CAP / ΓOV'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1154
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Two-Line Inscription
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Byzantine Gold Pendant with Carnelian Cameo Bust
Circa 3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Carved bust modelled in the half-round with large lentoid eyes and braided hair to the brow, depicting a disciple, an apostle, or a portrait; gold cell with band of granules to the outer edge, ribbed suspension loop with granule detailing. 8.97 grams, 39 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13367-259037.
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Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Formed from two hinged plates with a recess to the inner face of each, cast suspension loop to the upper hinge; obverse with four incised equal-arm crosses and 'MIXAHΛ' (Michael) legend; reverse with low-relief image of nimbate Mary in orans pose. 56.8 grams, 10.1 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
The cross with an articulated loop and an X-motif above and below a central panel with a facing bust. 5.93 grams, 30 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
