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LOT 0373
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
ETHIOPIAN BRONZE PROCESSIONAL CROSS
EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
11 5/8 in. (406 grams, 29.5 cm).
EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
11 5/8 in. (406 grams, 29.5 cm).
Openwork flat-section panel with interlaced tendril design engraved with the Virgin and Child to one face and two archangels to the other in low-relief; tapering tubular socket with circumferential ribbing, lateral angled spurs. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in 2002 from a private collection in Lisbon, Portugal.
Ex central London gallery.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
