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LOT 0862
Byzantine Glass Cosmetic Bottle
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (35 grams, 77 mm).
The molded body of broadly globular form and displaying a 'net' pattern, with everted neck and mouth. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Coincraft, London WC1.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity.
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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 Bronze Ring with Cross
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Facetted hoop supporting an ellipsoid bezel with forked cross (crucifixus dolorosus )supporting a cross-in-roudel motif, cross potent to each flank. 4.20 grams, 24.91 mm overall, 20.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
