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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.

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LOT 0205

Byzantine Rock Crystal Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900

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