Byzantine Gold Openwork Bead with Bird Design
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A Byzantine gold openwork bead, dating to circa the 7th–12th century AD, has a faceted bi-cone form with filigree panels depicting facing birds and curvilinear motifs.
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Description from the seller
A very fine openwork Byzantine gold bead featuring a faceted bi-cone shape comprised of small filigree panels. Two pairs of panels depict two birds facing each other, their bodies decorated with vertical incised lines. The rest of the feature curvilinear motifs. The pendant is perforated vertically for suspension, with a hexagonal terminus at either end.
Please take note of the measurements.
Byzantine jewellery was a continuation of Roman traditions. As in many other cultures throughout history, Byzantine jewellery acted as a direct display of someone’s wealth and social status, as well as a decorative embellishment. Gold was the favoured medium, which was finely and elaborately worked into beautiful jewellery pieces, such as this striking pendant. Christian religion was very much at the heart of Byzantine culture, politically, socially and artistically. It was an empire run as a theocracy, ruled by God working through the Emperor, and visual culture, as well as political ideals, were largely informed by Christian values.
Measurements (circa): L 1.5cm, W 0.8cm
Weight 0.56g
Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.
Seller's Story
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ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A very fine openwork Byzantine gold bead featuring a faceted bi-cone shape comprised of small filigree panels. Two pairs of panels depict two birds facing each other, their bodies decorated with vertical incised lines. The rest of the feature curvilinear motifs. The pendant is perforated vertically for suspension, with a hexagonal terminus at either end.
Please take note of the measurements.
Byzantine jewellery was a continuation of Roman traditions. As in many other cultures throughout history, Byzantine jewellery acted as a direct display of someone’s wealth and social status, as well as a decorative embellishment. Gold was the favoured medium, which was finely and elaborately worked into beautiful jewellery pieces, such as this striking pendant. Christian religion was very much at the heart of Byzantine culture, politically, socially and artistically. It was an empire run as a theocracy, ruled by God working through the Emperor, and visual culture, as well as political ideals, were largely informed by Christian values.
Measurements (circa): L 1.5cm, W 0.8cm
Weight 0.56g
Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Circa 7th-12th Century AD
Name of object
Openwork Bead with Bird Design
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2010
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
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.
