Byzantine Archaeology

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Ancient jewellery and beads

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Ancient lanterns and oil lamps

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Byzantine

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Rare Byzantine terracotta relief plaque depicting the mythical Pegasus within a circular medallion. The winged horse is shown in a walking stance and enclosed within a rectangular frame featuring stylized ornamental corner motifs. The composition, low-relief modelling, and

Byzantine Empire, 6th century AD

Byzantine Terracotta Relief Plaque with Pegasus - 22 cm

An exceptionally ornate Byzantine bronze devotional cross, masterfully cast and richly decorated with a remarkable arrangement of sacred medallions. Measuring 48 mm, this wearable cross beautifully reflects the artistic sophistication and profound spirituality of the medieval

circa 7th–13th century AD

Medieval Byzantine "The Cross of the Four Evangelists" — Exceptionally Decorated Bronze Devotional Cross  (No reserve price)

Bronze panel with triangular upper edge, obverse with facing armored saint holding a spear; reverse with the remains of a finely detailed cross.

Size: 5 cm L - 2 inches.
Material: Bronze.
Culture: Byzantine, c. 14th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact.
Provenance: Ex German art

Byzantine, c. 14th Century A.D.

Byzantine Bronze Icon with Military Saint

A rare artifact of cut stone (probably marble) with strong decoration and historical significance. A small piece worn away on the left side of the spout. (see photo)

6e - 7e eeuw AD

Byzantine or Islamic Marble soft stone Byzantine or early Islamic oil lamp. - 140 mm  (No reserve price)

A rare and monumental Byzantine reliquary cross, preserving both the image of the Virgin Theotokos and the enduring tradition of carrying sacred relics for protection, faith, and pilgrimage nearly one thousand years ago.

An impressive and unusually large Byzantine bronze

Medieval Byzantine "Guardian of the Sacred Relic" — Monumental Bronze Enkolpion of the Virgin Theotokos  (No reserve price)

Bronze Medieval Byzantine cross.
Pendant cross with flared arms, decorated with engraved holes.
Can be worn with a suspension ring.

The engraved circles represent the five wounds of Jesus Christ, a devotional expression that refers to the five wounds Jesus received during his

6th-8th century AD

Byzantine Medieval  cross pendant 6th-8th century AD  (No reserve price)



Byzantine Seals:
Hagia Sophia Seal, late 11th-12th century. Seal (lead, 65 mm, 153.83 g). I૪V CT INIAN ΔЄC (left) ΘKЄ - ΠO/TH (top) ROHΘЄI (right) HA/ΓIA COΦIA (vertically in the center) ("Emperor Justinian. O Mother of God, help me..."). The Mother of God, on the left, is

late 11th-12th century

Byzantine Lead seal - 65 mm  (No reserve price)

An exceptionally rare and artistic zoomorphic fibula, uniting the symbolism of the sacred dolphin with luxurious polychrome glass decoration. A superb wearable relic from the final centuries of the Roman Empire, representing both masterful craftsmanship and the enduring belief in

circa, 4th–6th Century AD

Late Roman – Early Byzantine Empire, Bronze "The Dolphin of Fortuna" — Late Roman Bronze Zoomorphic Fibula with Polychrome Glass Inlays. RARE!  (No reserve price)

A Byzantine ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body with a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short neck with a small mouth with a thick rim, now damaged. The piece has been decorated with thin incised lines that encircle the body and the shoulder. Such

Circa 9th-11th century AD

Byzantine Ceramic Large Hand Grenade  (No reserve price)

Byzantine Bronze Attractive, Ornamented Padlock, werable as an Amulet-Pendant. 
Intact and still Wearable with a black patina.
Scarce.

Length: 39 mm.
Width: 27 mm.

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8th-9th Century AD.

Byzantine Bronze Attractive, Ornamented Padlock, werable as an Amulet-Pendant.

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- See last picture as a parallel: https://quellinus.nl/winkel/byzantijns-processiekruis/

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6th - 8th Century AD

Byzantine Bronze decorated Processional Cross (1x) - 25.5 cm

Byzantine / early Islamic oil lamp with a bird and plants and other designs. In good condition. Private collection.

400-600ad

Byzantine / early Islamic oil lamp with animal and plants  (No reserve price)

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- Additional condition information: This was probably part of a double cross. Hence the heavy hinge at the bottom.

- See last picture

9th - 11th Century AD

Byzantine Bronze Cross Enkolpion - 12.5 cm

Byzantine hand grenade was filled with flammable material. See the first photo for description.

BYZANTINE 'GREEK FIRE' CERAMIC FIRE BOMB OR HAND GRENADE.
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

4 3/4 in. (516 grams, 11.9 cm)

DESCRIPTION:
Bulbous in profile with domed mouth; circumferential band

9th -11th

Byzantine BYZANTINE 'GREEK FIRE' CERAMIC FIRE BOMB OR HAND GRENADE - 12 cm

A Byzantine grey ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body with a slightly pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck and splays out slightly into a thick rim with small mouth. The shoulder of the vessel is decorated with two carved grooves. Signs

Circa 9th-11th Century AD

Byzantine Ceramic Hand Grenade  (No reserve price)

A fascinating survivor of medieval pilgrimage—an authentic vessel once intended to carry the blessings of the Holy Land across the Christian world.

An exceptionally rare lead pilgrimage ampulla, cast with two elegant suspension handles and intended to carry holy water, blessed

Byzantine Bronze "Pilgrim's Vessel of the Holy Land" — Lead Pilgrimage Ampulla for Holy Water  (No reserve price)

Of delicate shape, the blade engraved the Chi Rho monogram, forming the Latin letters PX (Peace) or Greek XP (Christ), terminating in a cross on the other end. 

Size: 18 cm L - 7 1/16 inches.
Material: Bronze.
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact.

Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.

Byzantine Bronze Liturgical Instrument with Chi Rho Monogram

A Byzantine ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body, slightly tapering to a pointed base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck and a small mouth with a thick rim. The  vessel is decorated with large incised circles, surrounding the neck of the vessel and

Byzantine Ceramic Decorated Hand Grenade  (No reserve price)

Ancient terracotta oil lamp featuring a rounded body, elongated nozzle, and sturdy pierced ring handle. The upper surface is moulded in relief and depicts a female figure, possibly representing Venus (Aphrodite). Two circular air holes form the stylized eyes, while the raised

ca. 4th–6th century AD

Roman-Byzantine cultural sphere Terracotta Ancient Terracotta Oil Lamp with Possible Depiction of Venus (Aphrodite)

A Byzantine moulded terracotta oil lamp produced in the Holy Land. It features a rounded body which slightly tapers to a rounded nozzle. There is a central filling hole surrounded by raised ridges. creating a concentric circular design. The sloping shoulders are decorated with a

Circa 5th - 7th century AD. (or possibly a siples version of Beit Natif type and then 1st century

Byzantine Terracotta Oil Lamp with Geometric Design  (No reserve price)

A Byzantine ceramic vessel featuring a hollow globular body, slightly tapering to a rounded base. To the top, the vessel rises into a short narrow neck and a small mouth with a thick rim. The shoulders of the vessel is encircled with a sequence of groups of incised circles

Byzantine Ceramic Grenade with Incised Circles  (No reserve price)

A striking Byzantine bronze devotional coin pendant depicting Jesus Christ Pantocrator, portrayed front-facing and holding the Holy Gospel Book, one of the most revered iconographic images of the Byzantine Christian world. Christ is shown with a cruciform halo and traditional

Byzantine Bronze “The Sacred Medallion” Devotional Coin Pendant of Jesus Christ with Holy Gospel Book  (No reserve price)

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