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LOT 1355
Byzantine Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (17.4 grams, 42.5 mm).
An amphora-shaped body with bands of pellet-in-triangle motifs, two loop handles. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Byzantine Lead Pilgrim's Koutrouvion Holy Water Flask with Saint
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With discoid body and cylindrical neck, two lateral small suspension handles; obverse with low-relief facing image of Saint Demetrios with cloak and spear, reverse with Saint Theodora in monastic garments; hatched bands to borders, flange to lower edge; a myrrh flask (koutrouvion). 81.1 grams, 73 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
For the Byzantines, koutrouvia were vessels made of clay or lead in which pilgrims carried the aromatic oil (myrrh) which they acquired from the cult centres of saints. -
Byzantine Terracotta Roundel with Cross
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Circular disc with a central cross motif surrounded by a wreath. 10 grams, 33.7 mm
From the late collection of a Cornish couple, formed from the early 1990s. -
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
Circa 10th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A bifacial pendant with raised edges and knops at the end of each arm. 5.06 grams, 40 mm
Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
