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LOT 0791
Byzantine Gold Filigree Amulet Holder
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.22 grams, 13 mm).
Of cylindrical form adorned with gold bulbs to both openings, each adorned with pyramid granules, the body formed with three bands of filigree ropework framing two tiers of plain filigree 'waves'.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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LOT 0791
Byzantine Gold Filigree Amulet Holder
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Gold Ring with Cross
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Composed of a slender rectangular-section hoop and cruciform bezel with expanding round-section arms, central dome and granule to each quarter; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 2.72 grams, 21.96 mm overall, 14.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Private European collection since the 1950s. Private collection, UK, 2010. -
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bird
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Ribbed shoulders, raised trumpet-shaped bezel with incuse stylised peacock. 4.32 grams, 25.01 mm overall, 17.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
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Byzantine Gold Coin Bead Necklace
Coin dated 565-578 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Composed of assorted small round banded agate and carnelian beads with small cylinders between, featuring a gold solidus coin pendant of Emperor Justin II; modern screw clasp. 17.6 grams, 41 cm long
From an important North London collection formed before 1980.
