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LOT 0177
Christian 'First Passion, Entry into Jerusalem' Terracotta Pilgrim's Token
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.09 grams, 25 mm).
Plano-convex in section with impressed design of a nimbate figure riding a donkey led by a facing robed figure, cross to the rear, all within a pelletted border.
ProvenanceEx important Christian collection, 1970s.
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LOT 0177
Christian 'First Passion, Entry into Jerusalem' Terracotta Pilgrim's Token
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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Christian 'Angel of the Sepulchre' Terracotta Pilgrim's Token
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Plano-convex in section with impressed design of a nimbate figure kneeling before a container surmounted by a cross and crescent moon, all within a pelletted border. 6.93 grams, 26 mm
Ex important Christian collection, 1970s. -
Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Circa 9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Enkolpion with hinged and ribbed loop; low-relief nimbate figure to obverse with 'ICXC NHKA' legend beneath the arms; robed figure in orans pose to reverse with 'MPΦV' legend above. 61.8 grams, 98 mm
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridge, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a typed dealer's ticket. -
Byzantine Gilt Bronze Horse Harness Decoration Set
8th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
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.
