Byzantine Bronze (superb !!!) Reliquary Cross Pendant
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Byzantine bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant, circa 10th–12th century A.D., 10.5 cm long, with one plate missing; otherwise intact and authentic.
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Description from the seller
The enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure in orans pose with a smaller robed figure before, inscription above, two nimbate saints to the arms.
Size: 10.5 cm L - 4 1/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th-12th Century A.D.
Condition: One plate missing, otherwise intact
Provenance: Acquired on the German art market, 2003.
Private collection, Europe. Ex Timeline 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.
The enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure in orans pose with a smaller robed figure before, inscription above, two nimbate saints to the arms.
Size: 10.5 cm L - 4 1/8 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Byzantine, c. 10th-12th Century A.D.
Condition: One plate missing, otherwise intact
Provenance: Acquired on the German art market, 2003.
Private collection, Europe. Ex Timeline 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.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 10th - 12th Century A.D.
Name of object
(superb !!!) Reliquary Cross Pendant
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2003
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
