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LOT 0854
Byzantine Gold Filigree Finial
6TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.47 grams, 17 mm).
Of hollow, bulbous form, now slightly squashed, four pellets to each side and an apex pellet, granule clusters to both hemispheres, socket to base with roughly square-shaped cross-section, three circular attachment piercings with granulated borders.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 0854
Byzantine Gold Filigree Finial
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With remains of notch detailing to the outer edges of the arms, two links of the suspension chain. 2.58 grams, 38 mm
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Essex, UK. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. -
Byzantine Gold Hair Ornament with Earrings and Original Chain
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,889
The chain composed of gussetted sheet-gold links interspersed with filigree-framed medallions embossed with facing busts; the chain attached to the penannular earring hoops by openwork filigree pendants with pearl drops, two further pearl drops to the hoops. 26.35 grams, 77 cm long
Acquired from Fred Leighton, New York, ca.1982. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11047-184615.
The characters within the medallions, derived from the imagines clipeatae and possibly representing unbearded dignitaries (eunuchs?) clad in their court cloak, are typical of the 7th century. This suggests the possibility that the chain belonged to an aristocratic woman. -
Byzantine Gold Filigree Finial
6th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Of hollow, bulbous form, now slightly squashed, four pellets to each side and an apex pellet, granule clusters to both hemispheres, socket to base with roughly square-shaped cross-section, three circular attachment piercings with granulated borders. 2.47 grams, 17 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
