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LOT 0997
Byzantine Gold Garnet Set Pendant
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.05 grams, 24 mm).
D-shaped cabochon garnet set in a gold cell with wire dangle beneath.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Byzantine Gold Filigree Pendant
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Capsule-shaped with openwork filigree ornament to the equator, a single granule to each terminal and a coiled wire suspension loop to apex. 0.82 grams, 15 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Byzantine Silver Magical Plaque with St. Sisinnius
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Ovoid plaque with incised amuletic ornament; obverse with nimbate horseman bearing a cross potent spearing a supine stylised female figure, Greek legend above 'oΑΓΟC CICINIC' (St. Sisinnius); reverse with advancing lion and Syrian and Greek legend relating to Μαρία η Αιγυπτία (St. Mary of Egypt). 4.13 grams, 31 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
In Byzantine folklore, St Sisinnius was the supernatural horseman and opponent of the Gelloudes, a class of female witches. -
Byzantine Bronze Epigraphic Seals
6th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising: one with radiating legend 'ΛΩΕ' in pointillé technique; one with incised cross and legend 'ΨΟΦΡ' on the finials. 4.98 grams total, 13-14 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
