Byzantine Style Gold, Garnet Fleur de Lys Cross Pendant
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Fleur de Lys Cross Pendant in solid gold with a garnet cabochon, Byzantine style (c. 10th–11th Century AD), 3.6 cm long including loop, 11.8 g total weight, excellent condition, provenance: private British collection, acquired at a London auction (UK) in 2020; authenticity: refurbished original; comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Each arm made of thick solid gold forming four fleur de lys at the terminals, the centre bezel set with a small cabochon round garnet, loop at the top for suspension. Extremely fine.
Size: 3.6 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and Garnet, total weight= 11.8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th-11th Century A.D. or in the style of
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private British collection before 1990. Acquired at a London auction.
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.
(possibly in the style of - replica)
Each arm made of thick solid gold forming four fleur de lys at the terminals, the centre bezel set with a small cabochon round garnet, loop at the top for suspension. Extremely fine.
Size: 3.6 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and Garnet, total weight= 11.8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th-11th Century A.D. or in the style of
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private British collection before 1990. Acquired at a London auction.
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.
(possibly in the style of - replica)
Details
Culture
Byzantine Style
Century/timeframe
Byzantine style, c. 10th - 11th Century A.D.
Name of object
Fleur de Lys Cross Pendant
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Garnet, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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
Refurbished original
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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.
