Byzantine Silver Large Cross with Saints

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Byzantine solid silver cross, 8 cm long including loop, with four arms each terminating in a round medallion bearing the high-relief busts of the four Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; dating c. 9th–11th century, in excellent condition, provenance European private collection, acquired in 2018, with a Certificate of Authenticity and legally acquired/exportable within the EU.

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Solid silver cast cross, each of the four arms ending in a round medallion with, in high relief, the bust of one of the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Exquisite.

Size: 8 cm L (including loop) - 3 1/8 inch
Material: Silver, 33.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 9th-11th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: European private collection, acquired in the London market before 2000s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Solid silver cast cross, each of the four arms ending in a round medallion with, in high relief, the bust of one of the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Exquisite.

Size: 8 cm L (including loop) - 3 1/8 inch
Material: Silver, 33.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 9th-11th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: European private collection, acquired in the London market before 2000s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Details

Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 9th - 11th Century A.D.
Name of object
Large Cross with Saints
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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