Late Roman/Early Byzantine Gold earring set with a garnet — 500 CE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 900 - € 1,100
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Rare Byzantine gold earring set with a garnet cabochon, dating to the 5th–6th century AD, comprising a curved disc set with a garnet cabochon and a mobile conical body decorated with granules; length 4.2 cm, weight 1.9 g.
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Rare Byzantine gold earring set with a garnet, dating to the 5th/6th century AD. Earring composed of a curved disk set with a garnet cabochon, followed by a mobile cone-shaped body decorated with granules. Length 4.2 cm, weight 1.9 grams. Byzantine Empire, 5th/6th century AD.
Provenance information: Germany, K.A.P. Gallery.
Previous provenance history: Jürgen Haering, Galerie am Museum, Freiburg 1974
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement viewed by Catawiki.
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All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
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.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRare Byzantine gold earring set with a garnet, dating to the 5th/6th century AD. Earring composed of a curved disk set with a garnet cabochon, followed by a mobile cone-shaped body decorated with granules. Length 4.2 cm, weight 1.9 grams. Byzantine Empire, 5th/6th century AD.
Provenance information: Germany, K.A.P. Gallery.
Previous provenance history: Jürgen Haering, Galerie am Museum, Freiburg 1974
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
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.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
5ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Gold earring set with a garnet — 500 CE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1974
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.
