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LOT 0219
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
BYZANTINE COBALT BLUE LIDDED PYXIS
9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (58 grams, 92 mm).
9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (58 grams, 92 mm).
With a barrel-shaped body, domed shoulder, everted neck, band of high-relief disc with fluting, crenellated base; conical lid with spike handle and applied rim.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1960s-1970s.
From the estate of a Sheffield, UK, lady, thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 2000.5a, b, for a bone pyxis of similar form.
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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.
