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LOT 0869
Byzantine Bronze Weight Collection
8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (92 grams total, 9-21 mm).
Consisting of square-shaped weights of various sizes, most displaying markings to one or more faces in the form of Christian crosses; X-motifs; pricked letters; inscribed Greek letters; together with one weight featuring gusseted side walls. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s.
From a North London collection.
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Byzantine Silver Cross Brooch
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Shaped as an equal-armed cross, surface decorated with pellet-in-circles, catch and fastening pin on the back; polished. 5.27 grams, 28 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
The cross fibulae was part of a Roman female costume in the Mediterranean and in the regions around the Mediterranean. They were used to close the cloak at chest height. -
Byzantine Ribbed Glass Cosmetic Bottle
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
The translucent globular body with raised ribs running vertically around the equator, with everted neck and mouth. 29 grams, 72 mm
Ex Coincraft, London WC1. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity. -
Byzantine Gold Ring with Engraved Cross Gemstone
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
With baluster detailing to the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with decorative band to the cell wall, inset garnet cabochon with intaglio design of a cross beneath a wreath and dish below. 3.35 grams, 21.60 mm overall, 19.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11865-206975.
