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LOT 0850
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
BYZANTINE SILVER CROSS BROOCH
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.27 grams, 28 mm).
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.27 grams, 28 mm).
Shaped as an equal-armed cross, surface decorated with pellet-in-circles, catch and fastening pin on the back; polished. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Wamser, H., Die Welt Von Byzanz-Europas Ostliches Erbe, Germany, 2004, p.276, no.426, for a very similar example.
FOOTNOTES:
The cross fibulae was part of a Roman female costume in the Mediterranean and in the regions around the Mediterranean. They were used to close the cloak at chest height.
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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.
