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LOT 0803
Byzantine Gold Lunar Pendant
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.52 grams, 12 mm).
A sheet-gold crescent moon pendant with applied twisted filigree to the border, cell with inset carnelian cloison, suspension loop.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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Byzantine Horse Lock Plate
7th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
A lock plate formed as a stylised horse standing right, with geometric detailing to the head, body and legs. 29.5 grams, 53 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Large Byzantine Glazed Bowl with Swimming Fish
6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
A large polychrome glazed bowl displaying a stylised swimming fish to interior base with frieze of simple geometric forms below the rim; heavily restored. 1.55 kg, 34.5 cm diameter
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
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Byzantine Green Glazed Sgraffito Bowl with Lion
12th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
A roughly hemispherical ceramic bowl with splayed foot, decorated with a green glaze to the interior and exterior faces, a stylised leaping lion incised to the interior with decorative banding to the rim above, restored. 340 grams, 17.2 cm wide
Ex private German collection, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11636-198828.
