Byzantine Agate Cameo Cross Inlay
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This Byzantine agate cameo cross inlay, dating to the 8th–10th century, is carved in three layers with a high-relief cross and pierced for suspension.
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Description from the seller
Nicely cut in three layers in cameo style, the top carved in high relief with a cross. Pierced for suspension to a necklace or jewellery. Exquisite.
Size: 1.3 cm D - 1/2 inch
Material: Agate
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th-10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
Nicely cut in three layers in cameo style, the top carved in high relief with a cross. Pierced for suspension to a necklace or jewellery. Exquisite.
Size: 1.3 cm D - 1/2 inch
Material: Agate
Culture: Byzantine, c. 8th-10th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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
Cameo Cross Inlay
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2016
Material
Agate
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.
