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LOT 0873
Byzantine Gold Filigree Pendant
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.82 grams, 15 mm).
Capsule-shaped with openwork filigree ornament to the equator, a single granule to each terminal and a coiled wire suspension loop to apex.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Byzantine Gold Ring with Engraved Cross Gemstone
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
With baluster detailing to the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with decorative band to the cell wall, inset garnet cabochon with intaglio design of a cross beneath a wreath and dish below. 3.35 grams, 21.60 mm overall, 19.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11865-206975. -
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 Glass Cosmetic Bottle
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The molded body of broadly globular form and displaying a 'net' pattern, with everted neck and mouth. 35 grams, 77 mm
Ex Coincraft, London WC1. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity.
