Byzantine or Ethiopian Silver Cross pendant
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A silver cross pendant with flaring arms and an openwork cross, with engraved borders, 4.1 cm long including the loop, 6.5 g, probably Byzantine (c. 8th–10th century) but possibly Ethiopian, in excellent intact condition, from a British private collection with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Flaring arms each with open work cross, fine engraved lines carving borders, wide suspension loop.
Size: 4.1 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/8 inches
Material: Silver, 6.5 grms
Culture: probably Byzantine, c. 8th - 10th Century A.D., but can be Ethiopian and later
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired on the London art market in 2002.
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.
Flaring arms each with open work cross, fine engraved lines carving borders, wide suspension loop.
Size: 4.1 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/8 inches
Material: Silver, 6.5 grms
Culture: probably Byzantine, c. 8th - 10th Century A.D., but can be Ethiopian and later
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired on the London art market in 2002.
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.
Details
Culture
Byzantine or Ethiopian
Century/timeframe
probably Byzantine, c. 8th - 10th Century A.D., but can be Ethiopian and later
Name of object
Cross pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2002
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
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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.
