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LOT 0919
Byzantine Hexagonal Bronze Censer Base
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (194 grams, 80 mm).
With flared and stepped rim and foot; pierced for attachment; carbonised accretion within. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
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Byzantine Tinned Bronze Apothecary Spoon
6th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With broad bowl and spike handle. 6.65 grams total, 76 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Byzantine Bronze Figural Intaglio Gemstone
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Oval-shaped with intaglio motif of a standing robed figure facing left, inscription to the right. 0.70 grams, 14 mm
From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. -
Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription
Circa 6th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 280 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
With inscription '+ΘKEB / OΘTO / ΔΟΛΟ / ΤΘΛΑ' for 'ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΛ ΤΩ ΔΟΥΛΩ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΛΑΔΕ' (Mother of God, help Lades, the servant of God). 13.1 grams, 18 mm
From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva.
