Byzantine Silver Cross with Four Saints
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Byzantine solid silver cross with four arms, each ending in a round medallion bearing the busts of the four Evangelists, dating to the 10th–11th century AD, 3.9 cm long and 6.9 g, acquired in 2019 from a European private collection (formerly from a London auction).
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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 and his name engraved on the side. The reverse incised with the letters IC XC (Jesus Christ).
Size: 3.9 cm L - 1 1/2 inches
Material: Silver, 6.9 grms
Culture: Byzantine, 10th-11th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in a London auction 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.
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 and his name engraved on the side. The reverse incised with the letters IC XC (Jesus Christ).
Size: 3.9 cm L - 1 1/2 inches
Material: Silver, 6.9 grms
Culture: Byzantine, 10th-11th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in a London auction 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 - 11th Century A.D.
Name of object
Cross with Four Saints
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
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.
