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LOT 1499
Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (120 grams, 10 cm).
Dished type with vertical sidewall and open centre, basal ring and inked ' 422' legend. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx important German collection, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1499
Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Byzantine Bronze Weight Group
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Opening Bid: £50
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London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Byzantine Red Stone Stamp Seal with Bust of Mary
Circa 10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Conical in section with vertical ribbing to the side wall, broken loop at the apex, stepped base; underside with facing nimbate bust flanked by 'MΘ' (Mary Theotokos). 2.31 grams, 14 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. -
Byzantine Gilt Bronze Ring with Christ
Circa 7th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With flat discoid bezel, facing bust with long textured beard and robes; flanking motifs. 2.37 grams, 22.47 mm overall, 20.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
