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LOT 1132
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Filigree Earrings
8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.48 grams total, 30-31 mm).
A matching pair of hoop earrings, each adorned with intricate openwork spheres with filigree and applied pellets. [2]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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LOT 1132
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Filigree Earrings
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Bone Ring with Dove
Circa 5th-6th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
Christian image of a dove resting modelled in the round on rectangular bezel, hoop and the dove's body both decorated with hatching. 9.08 grams, 40.97 mm overall, 19.28 x 18.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Family collection formed in the 1970s. Ex property of a London lady. Northern Ireland collection. -
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Boat
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising an expanding hoop and octanginal raised bezel bearing the image of a sailboat at sea. 5.41 grams, 24.08 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Silver Stamp Seal with Bird
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £115
Conical body with integral loop above, underside with a standing bird with hooked beak, pelletted field. 11.7 grams, 24 mm
Private collection, UK.
