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LOT 0467
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,997
BYZANTINE GOLD FRETWORK PANEL
8TH-12TH CENTURY AD
4" (12 grams, 99mm).
8TH-12TH CENTURY AD
4" (12 grams, 99mm).
A gold rectangular panel with beaded border enclosing a fretwork design of two peacocks amid fruit and foliage facing a vessel surmounted by a cross; pierced at the border for attachment; old collector's inked number to the reverse 'M376[.]'. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, London, UK; acquired in the 1980s.
LITERATURE:
Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate.
FOOTNOTES:
In ancient Greece it was believed that the flesh of the peacock did not rot after death and so the idea passed into early Christian symbolism as representing the immortality of Christ.
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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.
