Byzantine Silver Cross pendant
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Byzantine silver cross pendant with four arms ending in round medallions and granulated fleur‑de‑lys edges, 5.3 cm long including the loop, in excellent condition, acquired from an antique market in the United Kingdom in 2020, provenance from a private Belgian collection dating to 1990, authentic and original.
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Description from the seller
Solid silver cast cross, each of the four arms ending in a round medallion surrounded by fine filigree rope decoration, the center with a cross shaped of granules, filigree and a central medallion. The edges decorated with large granules to form fleur de lys style embellishment. Exquisite.
Size: 5.3 cm L (including loop) - 2 1/16 inches
Material: Gold, 30.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th- 10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
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 surrounded by fine filigree rope decoration, the center with a cross shaped of granules, filigree and a central medallion. The edges decorated with large granules to form fleur de lys style embellishment. Exquisite.
Size: 5.3 cm L (including loop) - 2 1/16 inches
Material: Gold, 30.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th- 10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
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. 8th- 10th Century A.D.
Name of object
Cross pendant
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2020
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
