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LOT 0937
Byzantine Terracotta Mount
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (79 grams, 56 mm).
A thick discoid mount with a central low-relief figure of a beast facing back, crosses and annulets on the field. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Expanding cross with a central X-motif, integral suspension loop. 4.63 grams, 35 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Byzantine Gilt Bronze Horse Harness Decoration Set
8th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising: a large octofoil harness frontal plate with beaded rim and granulation; studs with quatrefoil plates; bell-shaped dangles. 556 grams total, 11-92 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12687-234699. 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. -
Byzantine Silver Belt Mount Group
Circa 7th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Including buckle plaques, strap ends, belt fittings and other items. 41.79 grams total, 13-31 mm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
