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LOT 0981
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
BYZANTINE DECORATED BRONZE WEIGHT
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (81.9 grams, 37 mm).
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (81.9 grams, 37 mm).
Square in plan and with chamfered edges, small bale; low-relief design of a voided cross flanked by curlicues above two voided gamma characters with points. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Weber, K., Byzantinische Münzgewichte: Materialkorpus für 1-Nomisma-Gewichte, Schwelm, 2009, table 4.
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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.
