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LOT 0738
Sold for (Inc. bp): £403
BYZANTINE GOLD EARRING
CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.71 grams, 17 mm).
CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.71 grams, 17 mm).
Substantial D-section hoop with applied ropework borders, loops for fastening clasp, six radiating garnet cabochons in claw settings with interstitial granules, ribbed loop to the apex.
PROVENANCE:
Ex European collection formed in the 1990s.
Acquired from a North London gallery.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
LITERATURE:
See Entwistle, C. & Adams, N., Intelligible Beauty, Recent Research into Byzantine Jewellery, London, 2010, for discussion.
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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.
