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LOT 0947
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
BYZANTINE RELIQUARY CROSS PENDANT PLATE
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (13 grams, 54 mm).
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (13 grams, 54 mm).
Obverse plate from an enkolpion with low-relief nimbate figure in orans posture. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
See Pitarakis, B., Les Croix-Reliquaires Pectorales Byzantines en Bronze, Paris, 2006, for discussion.
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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.
