Byzantine Crystal Vessel with Cross
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A Byzantine crystal vessel with a gilt cross, 3.3 cm high, dating to c. 10th–12th century A.D., in excellent condition and acquired in 2020 from a UK dealer from a private British collection.
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Description from the seller
Bulbous body, cut into six facets, short neck. Deeply engraved on both sides with a gilt cross. Exquisite.
Size: 3.3 cm H - 1 5/16 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th–12th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: private British collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
Bulbous body, cut into six facets, short neck. Deeply engraved on both sides with a gilt cross. Exquisite.
Size: 3.3 cm H - 1 5/16 inch
Material: Crystal
Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th–12th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: private British collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 10th – 12th Century A.D.
Name of object
Vessel with Cross
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2020
Material
Crystal
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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
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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.
