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LOT 0177
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (3.67 grams, 40 mm).
Hollow-formed sheet gold cruciform pendant with filigree ropework to the end of each expanding tubular arm, band of beading to the upper face of each arm and central pellet; bale to the upper end.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12114-218167.
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LOT 0177
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Gold Bead with Granular Decoration
Circa 6th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Hollow-formed, decorated with a central filigree band from which granulated triangles radiate, alternating with filigree circular motifs; piercing occluded. 2.12 grams, 12 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Byzantine Silver Inlaid Bronze Trade Weight Group
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
One with silver-inlaid '+ / Γο B' and the other with incised 'Αω'. 78 grams total, 24-27 mm
Acquired on the European art market. Property of a European gentleman. -
Byzantine Copper Talisman Pendant with Saint George
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Tongue-shaped pendant with integral loop, obverse with stylised figure of a horseman spearing a creature, lion below and text surrounding 'EIC ΘΕΟϹ Ο ΝΙΚΟΝΤΑ ', reverse with stylised angel and legend '[KONCTA]NTΙΝΟY'. 9.55 grams, 62 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The amulet has a prophylactic element asking the divine protection of a military saint (probably Saint Sisinnius, or Saint George or Saint Theodore) with the inscription 'Winning for God'. The amulet seems to belong to a certain Konstantinos, probably a soldier.
