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LOT 0205

Byzantine Rock Crystal Pendant

CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (18.87 grams, 50 mm).

Biconvex crystal bead mounted on a gold rod with bulb below, hinged bale above; obverse with intaglio nimbate bust of Christ, reverse with nimbate bust of Mary.

Provenance

Acquired from a London, UK, gallery, 1980s.
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1980-1990s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12692-235761.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0205

Byzantine Rock Crystal Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900

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