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LOT 0221
Byzantine Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Cross
7TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.54 grams, 23 mm).
Bullet-shaped with domed top and transverse piercing; underside with incuse cross potent and flanking figures; supplied with an impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 697, for type.
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LOT 0221
Byzantine Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Cross
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£250 (EUR 290; USD 338) ‡+BP*
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Large Byzantine Gold Ring of The Crucifixion with Mary and St John Holding Censers
Circa 9th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
With flat-section faceted hoop, incuse legend '+KύριE B[οή]ΘEI…TOY TIC ΦΟPOYCIA+' between pointillé borders; ellipsoid plaque with crucifixion scene, 'IPINΗ' in exergue. 5.41 grams, 20.78 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original loan agreement dated 2 April 1997 for US$18,000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13422-259838.
The inscription 'KύριE B[οή]ΘEI…TOY TIC ΦΟPOYCIA+' = 'Lord helps the wearer of this' is indicative of the devotional and protective character of the ring. The word 'IPINΗ' (peace) at the feet of the Cross invokes the words of Christ in John 14:27 (Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you). -
Byzantine Silver Ring with Monogram
Circa 8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
The hoop plano-convex in section with faux-twist detailing, ellipsoid bezel with incuse 'Γ A E' monogram. 4.06 grams, 20.26 mm overall, 16.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. -
Byzantine Bronze Architectural Ring
6th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Hoop with carinated profile and spur to each shoulder, cup and lobe projection with barleytwist detailing, mandrel to the upper face. 5.74 grams, 31.20 mm overall, 14.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
