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LOT 0356
Medieval Gilt Copper Devotional Reliquary Pendant
GERMANY, 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (57.2 grams, 57 mm).
A large circular openwork pendant with a fitted lid, the lid depicting Christ between two angels holding a shroud; the reverse with seated and crowned Virgin Mary holding infant Jesus on her lap.
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Opening Bid: £80
Hinged loop to one end, the hook with a long shank and stylised beast-head below the shoulder. 4.23 grams, 58 mm
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Medieval Gilt Copper Devotional Reliquary Pendant
Germany, 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
A large circular openwork pendant with a fitted lid, the lid depicting Christ between two angels holding a shroud; the reverse with seated and crowned Virgin Mary holding infant Jesus on her lap. 57.2 grams, 57 mm
Private collection, UK. -
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Flat-section hoop and discoid bezel with incused stylised animal. 2.49 grams, 21.31 mm overall, 18.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Found Hampshire, UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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