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LOT 0158
Byzantine Gold Star Ring
CIRCA 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.76 grams, 23.61 mm overall, 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
Composed of a slender carinated hoop adorned with filigree supporting a hollow-formed star-shaped bezel set with central polished cabochon garnet and granules, each of six arms pierced, remaining granule to one shoulder.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 0158
Byzantine Gold Star Ring
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Gold Repousse Belt Mount
7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Featuring tongue-shaped decorative elements and geometric and foliate motifs; formed as an opposed pair of capital 'M' characters; on the reverse two attachment loops. 3.36 grams, 34 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.
The letter M is probably intended for 'Maria'. -
Byzantine Bronze Cross Collection
10th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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English collection, early 2000s. Ex central London gallery. -
Byzantine Gold Filigree Amulet Holder
Circa 10th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Of cylindrical form adorned with gold bulbs to both openings, each adorned with pyramid granules, the body formed with three bands of filigree ropework framing two tiers of plain filigree 'waves'. 0.22 grams, 13 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
