Byzantine Bronze, -Impressive cross with the image of Jesus Christ with arms raised,-40 mm - centuries 6 to 8 AD. Cross - 40 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Byzantine bronze cross dating from the 6th to 8th centuries, depicting Jesus Christ with raised arms in a gesture of blessing and measuring 40 × 22 mm.
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Description from the seller
Impressive Byzantine-era cross featuring the image of Jesus Christ depicted with arms raised in a blessing gesture. A piece of great artistic beauty and deep religious symbolism, characteristic of the Byzantine iconographic tradition.
This unique piece dazzles with the extraordinary richness of its reliefs, reflecting exceptional artisanal mastery. Its imposing presence evokes centuries of history, spirituality, and refined artistic taste, making it a work of great appeal to collectors and lovers of sacred art. An exceptional opportunity to add to a collection a piece of notable historical, artistic and aesthetic value.
Origin: North Germany
Material: bronze
AD 8th to 10th centuries
Dimensions: 40 x 22 mm
Weight: 4.9 g
Its surface shows the calcifications and concretions proper to its age, which are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
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This cross is guaranteed to be authentic
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities Fair
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; the authenticity and period have been verified and admitted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
By bidding, the buyer accepts my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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1130/ancien 7
Impressive Byzantine-era cross featuring the image of Jesus Christ depicted with arms raised in a blessing gesture. A piece of great artistic beauty and deep religious symbolism, characteristic of the Byzantine iconographic tradition.
This unique piece dazzles with the extraordinary richness of its reliefs, reflecting exceptional artisanal mastery. Its imposing presence evokes centuries of history, spirituality, and refined artistic taste, making it a work of great appeal to collectors and lovers of sacred art. An exceptional opportunity to add to a collection a piece of notable historical, artistic and aesthetic value.
Origin: North Germany
Material: bronze
AD 8th to 10th centuries
Dimensions: 40 x 22 mm
Weight: 4.9 g
Its surface shows the calcifications and concretions proper to its age, which are the best guarantee of its authenticity,
This item does not require an export license within the EU
@@@@@@@@@@@@No shipments outside the EU@@@@@@@@@@@.
This cross is guaranteed to be authentic
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Austria, Vienna, at the Antiquities Fair
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an old private collection, not from a company; the authenticity and period have been verified and admitted by Catawiki experts using their own different methods..
By bidding, the buyer accepts my terms. If you do not agree, do not bid.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to send this lot.
1130/ancien 7
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
6º al 8º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
-Impressive cross with the image of Jesus Christ with arms raised,-40 mm - centuries 6 to 8 AD., Bronze
Year acquired
2004
Country of origin
Germany
Country acquired from
Germany
Height
40 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
22 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
3 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
