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LOT 0166
Estimate
GBP (£) 500 - 700
EUR (€) 580 - 810
USD ($) 670 - 940
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LARGE BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY PENDANT CROSS
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
4 7/8 in. (109 grams, 12.5 cm).
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
4 7/8 in. (109 grams, 12.5 cm).
Enkolpion with hinged barrel-shaped loop; incised nimbate figure to each face in orans pose within a decorative border.
PROVENANCE:
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Accompanied by a handwritten dealer's ticket.
LITERATURE:
See Pitarakis, B., Les croix-reliquaires pectorales byzantines en bronze, Paris, 2006, p.384, no.630, for type.
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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.
