Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 3119:
Byzantine Reliquary Cross Pendant
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Start price:
£
135
Estimated price:
$150 - $200
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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11th-13th century AD
A bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant hinged at the lower edge and with ribbed barrel loop above; obverse with Corpus Christi in fringed robe; reverse with nimbate figure in orans pose. 27.4 grams, 75mm (3"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Literature
See Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004 for discussion.
