Byzantine Silver Pendant - 50 mm (No reserve price)
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This Byzantine silver pendant depicting Saint Nicholas dates to the 11th century and measures 50 × 40 mm.
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Extremely Rare Byzantine Silver Pendant Depicting Saint Nicholas – 11th Century AD
Civilization: Byzantine Empire
Date: 11th century AD
Depicted Figure: Saint Nicholas
Material: Silver
Weight: 8.86 g
Dimensions: Height: 50 mm; Width: 40 mm
Detailed Description:
An extremely rare Byzantine silver pendant depicting Saint Nicholas, one of the most revered saints in Eastern Christianity. The saint is portrayed in raised relief with a bearded face, a circular halo surrounding his head, and ecclesiastical robes. He holds a bishop’s staff with a curled terminal, an attribute traditionally associated with episcopal figures in Christian art.
The pendant features a circular design with a raised outer border decorated with intricate twisted-rope motifs. The central relief reflects the religious artistic traditions of the Byzantine Empire, particularly its distinctive representations of saints and ecclesiastical figures. The piece retains its suspension loop at the top and displays an aged silver surface with varied tones developed over time.
This pendant represents an example of Byzantine religious art, combining personal devotional use with sacred imagery. It would make a notable addition to a collection of Byzantine art, ancient jewellery, or historical Christian devotional objects.
Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025.
Provenance:
The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987.
This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity,
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.
Extremely Rare Byzantine Silver Pendant Depicting Saint Nicholas – 11th Century AD
Civilization: Byzantine Empire
Date: 11th century AD
Depicted Figure: Saint Nicholas
Material: Silver
Weight: 8.86 g
Dimensions: Height: 50 mm; Width: 40 mm
Detailed Description:
An extremely rare Byzantine silver pendant depicting Saint Nicholas, one of the most revered saints in Eastern Christianity. The saint is portrayed in raised relief with a bearded face, a circular halo surrounding his head, and ecclesiastical robes. He holds a bishop’s staff with a curled terminal, an attribute traditionally associated with episcopal figures in Christian art.
The pendant features a circular design with a raised outer border decorated with intricate twisted-rope motifs. The central relief reflects the religious artistic traditions of the Byzantine Empire, particularly its distinctive representations of saints and ecclesiastical figures. The piece retains its suspension loop at the top and displays an aged silver surface with varied tones developed over time.
This pendant represents an example of Byzantine religious art, combining personal devotional use with sacred imagery. It would make a notable addition to a collection of Byzantine art, ancient jewellery, or historical Christian devotional objects.
Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025.
Provenance:
The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987.
This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity,
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.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
11th century AD
Name of object
Pendant
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Height
50 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
5 mm
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.
