Byzantine Silver Cross pendant
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Byzantine solid silver cross pendant dating to circa 8th–10th century A.D., with four arms terminating in round medallions, a granulated central cross, filigree rope decoration and fleur-de-lys style edges; 5.3 cm long including the loop, condition Excellent, authenticity Original, acquired in 2020 from the United Kingdom with provenance from a European private collection acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
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Description from the seller
Solid silver cast cross, each of the four arms ending in a round medallion surrounded by fine filigree rope decoration, the center with a cross shaped of granules, filigree and a central medallion. The edges decorated with large granules to form fleur de lys style embellishment. Exquisite.
Size: 5.3 cm L (including loop) - 2 1/16 inches
Material: Gold, 30.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th- 10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
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 surrounded by fine filigree rope decoration, the center with a cross shaped of granules, filigree and a central medallion. The edges decorated with large granules to form fleur de lys style embellishment. Exquisite.
Size: 5.3 cm L (including loop) - 2 1/16 inches
Material: Gold, 30.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th- 10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: European private collection, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.
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. 8th - 10th Century A.D.
Name of object
Cross pendant
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
