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LOT 1407
Byzantine Bronze Stamp Seal
CIRCA 11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.95 grams, 27 mm).
Pyramidal in form with ribbed collar and loop, linear ornament to each face; incuse heater shield with flanches; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 734, for type.
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LOT 1407
Byzantine Bronze Stamp Seal
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£60 (EUR 70; USD 81) ‡+BP*
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Cross
Circa 8th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
The square bezel incised to form a Maltese cross. 1.98 grams, 19.61 mm overall, 15.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. -
Byzantine Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone of Christian Warrior Holding Cross
Circa 7th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Cup-shaped bezel with inset gemstone, incuse profile robed figure holding cross and rod (or shield). 4.97 grams, 23.37 mm overall, 18.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13418-259791.
The figure may be Christ bearing the cross to Calvary, or perhaps a soldier with a spear and sword. The second possibility is more likely, as the ring could represent a Christian warrior, defender of the faith. The image is reflected in the image of Christ the Warrior carrying the cross and the gospel in the Episcopal Palace of Ravenna. -
Byzantine Stone Cross Pendant
Circa 7th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Cruciform type with incised ribbing to each arm, central square panel with incised saltire, knop finial above, transverse piercing in upper arm. 2.83 grams, 28 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
