Byzantine Silver Inscribed Cross Pendant
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Byzantine Inscribed Cross Pendant in silver (4.5 g), dating to c. 9th–12th century A.D., 3.3 cm long including the loop, with bi-facial Greek inscriptions on each side and the dedicatory text Lord helps your servant Stylianos.
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Bifacial cross with lobed finials, Greek inscription on both sides, one side with 'KE BOHΘΗ' placed vertically and 'TON ΔOY[...]' horizontally; the other side with 'ΛON COY CTYΛY' placed vertically, and 'ANON' horizontally; the whole inscription reading: 'KγριΕ BOHΘH TON ΔOYΛON COY CTYΛYANON' = Lord helps your servant Stylianos.
Size: 3.3 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/16 inch
Material: Silver, 4.5 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 9th-12th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Ex TimeLine Auction, lot 1180.
Literature: Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 534-542, for type.
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.
Bifacial cross with lobed finials, Greek inscription on both sides, one side with 'KE BOHΘΗ' placed vertically and 'TON ΔOY[...]' horizontally; the other side with 'ΛON COY CTYΛY' placed vertically, and 'ANON' horizontally; the whole inscription reading: 'KγριΕ BOHΘH TON ΔOYΛON COY CTYΛYANON' = Lord helps your servant Stylianos.
Size: 3.3 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/16 inch
Material: Silver, 4.5 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 9th-12th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Ex TimeLine Auction, lot 1180.
Literature: Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 534-542, for type.
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. 9th - 12th Century A.D.
Name of object
Inscribed Cross Pendant
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
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.
