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LOT 0165
Late Byzantine Green Glass Aryballos
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (329 grams, 94 mm wide).
Substantial jar with dimple base, trumpet-shaped mouth with brad rim and flanked by two loop handles.
ProvenanceFrom the early 19th century collection of General Sir George Cockburn (1763-1847), Shanganagh Castle, Co Wicklow, Ireland, sold at auction between 1935-1939.
From the collection of the late Dr J.D.H. Widdness, Dublin, Ireland.
Accompanied by a handwritten letter by Dr Widdness explaining the bottle's history and provenance, plus a typed transcription.
Accompanied by a copy of an old black and white photograph of Dr Widdness holding and admiring the bottle while sitting in his study.
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Byzantine Bronze Horse Harness Boss Pendant
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Large domed centre with low-relief sun wheel design, pellets to the rim and suspension loop above. 28.6 grams, 75 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
In the late Byzantium period, round-shaped buckles and horse harness mounts were often decorated with beaded edges and with floral embossed ornaments, under the influence of the Ottoman Turks. They have the shape of a small shield and impressed decoration of a rose. Belt appliques have an extra boss for attachment, instead of a loop which is usually attached to the horse harness pendants. -
Byzantine Inscribed Silver Bowl with Chi Rho
Circa 11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,556
With rounded underside and flange rim; tondo with incised symmetrical vinescroll with bunches of grapes enclosing central disc with niello-filled Chi Rho flanked by alpha and omega; legend to the rim in capitals: '+++ ΥΠΕΡ ΑΝΑΠΑΥϹΕΩϹ ΕΥΧΗϹ ΟΝ ΟΙΔΕΝ ΟΘϹ ΤΑ ΟΝΟΜΑΤΑ' (For the eternal rest of him who had knowledge in the name of the Lord). 395 grams, 23.5 cm wide
From a European family collection formed in the 1990s; thence by descent to a UK gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. Accompanied by professional drawings of the object. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11963-210867.
The decorative apparatus of this plate could be associated with Eastern Roman art of the 11-12th century A.D., although we cannot exclude an earlier dating. -
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Square central panel with four radiating arms, bulb finials, pierced suspension lug above, punched pellet-in-triangle motifs to obverse. 3.27 grams, 24 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
