Byzantine Bronze pendant with a double-sided Byzantine cross - 45 mm - 7th/9th century AD Cross - 45 mm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Byzantine cross with two equal sides and four prominent raised lobes at the terminals.

Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze / Nice soft patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / See photos
7th-9th centuries AD
Size: 45 x 34 mm.
Weight: 7.32 g

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
GUARANTEED to be authentic.
Beautiful addition to a collection of antique jewelry.
Condition: Excellent, usable see photos.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the "Art, Antiques and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
The pendant is sold with a modern cord, and it can be worn around the neck.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
The cross has been professionally cleaned of surface dirt, making it a beautiful addition to an antique jewelry collection.
The provider guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
The documentation demonstrating this provenance has been reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information that the seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.

534/DEM-5

Byzantine cross with two equal sides and four prominent raised lobes at the terminals.

Origin: Scandinavia
Material: bronze / Nice soft patina
Condition: Very good / Usable / See photos
7th-9th centuries AD
Size: 45 x 34 mm.
Weight: 7.32 g

This article does not require an export license within the EU.
No shipments are made outside the EU.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
GUARANTEED to be authentic.
Beautiful addition to a collection of antique jewelry.
Condition: Excellent, usable see photos.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the "Art, Antiques and Collectibles Fair."
Collected since: 1970s.
The pendant is sold with a modern cord, and it can be worn around the neck.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
The cross has been professionally cleaned of surface dirt, making it a beautiful addition to an antique jewelry collection.
The provider guarantees that they acquired this piece legally.
The documentation demonstrating this provenance has been reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information that the seller guarantees that he has the right to sell/export this lot.

534/DEM-5

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
7.32 g
Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
7º al 9º DC
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Bronze pendant with a double-sided Byzantine cross - 45 mm - 7th/9th century AD
Year acquired
2004
Country of Origin
Europe
Country acquired from
Austria
Height
45 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
34 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
4 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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
SpainVerified
530
Objects sold
95.08%
Private

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