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LOT 0968
Byzantine Tinned Bronze Apothecary Spoon
6TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (6.65 grams total, 76 mm).
With broad bowl and spike handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with 'Lord Help the Bearer' Inscription
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel with Greek inscription. 4.64 grams, 22.82 mm overall, 19.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Group
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising two cross pommée pendants, one with ring-and-dot motifs, the other with pointillé decoration. 8.5 grams total, 34-39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Cameo with Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
Ellipsoid in plan with reserved image of the Annunciation and a frond. 2.3 grams, 25 mm
Formerly in the collection of Michael Dennis O'Hara, 1970. From the private collection of the late Alison Barker, a retired barrister, formed 1970-1990. Ex North American collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12401-226381.
The cameo represents the well known episode of the Gospel of Saint Luke (1.26.38), where the Archangel Gabriel brings Virgin Mary the news of her pregnancy.
