Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Crucified Christ (No reserve price)
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Estimate € 210 - € 250
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This original Byzantine bronze cross pendant, dating to around the 9th–12th century AD, depicts the crucified Christ in low relief and measures 4.5 × 3 × 0.7 cm.
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Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Crucified Christ
Circa 9th-12th century AD
A beautiful bronze cross pendant with four straight arms terminating in rounded finials. The obverse is decorated in low relief with the crucified Christ, his arms extended horizontally across the crossbar. The terminals are ornamented with circular medallions enclosing busts of saints, each flanked by projecting bosses. A narrow suspension loop extends from the upper terminal, and the reverse is plain.
Size: 4,5cm x 3cm x 0,7cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Crucified Christ
Circa 9th-12th century AD
A beautiful bronze cross pendant with four straight arms terminating in rounded finials. The obverse is decorated in low relief with the crucified Christ, his arms extended horizontally across the crossbar. The terminals are ornamented with circular medallions enclosing busts of saints, each flanked by projecting bosses. A narrow suspension loop extends from the upper terminal, and the reverse is plain.
Size: 4,5cm x 3cm x 0,7cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Circa 9th-12th century AD
Name of object
Bronze Cross Pendant with Crucified Christ
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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.
