Byzantine Silver & Gold Gilded Priest Stamp Pendant (No Reserve Price)

02
days
09
hours
35
minutes
43
seconds
Current bid
€ 30
No reserve price
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers

Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.

Estimate  € 180 - € 220
52 other people are watching this object
deBidder 6049 €30
nlBidder 8497 €25
deBidder 0341 €20

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 122385 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Byzantine pendant from the 7th–10th century AD, in silver with gold gilding, weighing 3.76 g and measuring 26.3 × 12.3 mm, in very good condition with minor wear, acquired from Belgium in 1985 from a previous Belgian owner who acquired it in 1966 via an auction house, and part of a private collection inherited from a grandfather.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Very rare Byzantine pendant, 7-10 AD.
Image of a priest, on the other side Venus Shell.
Almost fully gold gilded, better in real life!!!!

Weight: 3.76 grams
Height: 26.3 mm
Wide: 12.3 mm
Material: Silver & Gold Gilded!!!!!
See image for your own impression
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "

Very rare Byzantine pendant, 7-10 AD.
Image of a priest, on the other side Venus Shell.
Almost fully gold gilded, better in real life!!!!

Weight: 3.76 grams
Height: 26.3 mm
Wide: 12.3 mm
Material: Silver & Gold Gilded!!!!!
See image for your own impression
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Byzantine
Metal
Silver & Gold Gilded Priest Stamp
Century/ Timeframe
7-10 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
3.76 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
6540
Objects sold
100%
Privatetop

Disclaimer

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.

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.

Similar objects

For you in

Archaeology