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LOT 0214
Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
BYZANTINE GOLD ROUNDEL OF A STANDING SAINT
LATE 10TH-EARLY 11TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.19 grams, 23 mm).
LATE 10TH-EARLY 11TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.19 grams, 23 mm).
Sheet gold disc with three holes close to the rim for attachment of links (two damaged); repoussé facing image of a nimbate saint standing wearing a knee-length tunic with decorative hatched panel to the front, calf-length cloak with hatched texture, disc brooch beneath the chin, both arms raised in the orans gesture. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Elie Borowski, 1988.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Evans, H.C. & Wixom, W.D., The Glory of Byzantium. Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era A.D.843-1261, New York, 2006, item 107, for a larger example with enamelled fill.
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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.
