Byzantine Silver, Amethyst Cross Pendant with Filigree

Opens 16 December
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Description from the seller

Hollow silver cross with wide, flared arms, decorated with granules rosettes. The centre set with an oval amethyst cabochon framed by a fine filigree granules pattern. Loop at the top for suspension, also decorated with granules. Exquisite.

Size: 4.2 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/8 inch
Material: Silver and amethyst, total weight= 5.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine c. 11th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: ex. London Gentleman’s collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Hollow silver cross with wide, flared arms, decorated with granules rosettes. The centre set with an oval amethyst cabochon framed by a fine filigree granules pattern. Loop at the top for suspension, also decorated with granules. Exquisite.

Size: 4.2 cm L (including loop) - 1 5/8 inch
Material: Silver and amethyst, total weight= 5.2 grms
Culture: Byzantine c. 11th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: ex. London Gentleman’s collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.

Details

Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
Byzantine c. 11th Century A.D.
Name of object
Cross Pendant with Filigree
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Amethyst, Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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
United KingdomVerified
4392
Objects sold
99.17%
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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.

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