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Ruth Garrido Vila

‏ Rare Byzantine Silver Pendant Depicting the Archangel Michael

Period: 10th - 14th Century A.D

Material: Silver.

Weight: 12.56 g.

Dimensions:

* Height: 5 cm.
* Width: 5 cm.
* Thickness: 2 cm.

Description

A rare Byzantine silver pendant of circular form with its original suspension loop preserved. The obverse features a finely executed relief depiction of the Archangel Michael, one of the most revered celestial figures in Byzantine Christian tradition.

The Archangel is portrayed facing forward with a serene expression, surrounded by a prominent halo. Large stylized wings extend on either side of the figure, a characteristic feature of Byzantine representations of angelic beings. The figure is dressed in flowing garments with carefully rendered folds reflecting the refined artistic traditions of Byzantine religious iconography.

The composition is enclosed within a raised dotted border, a decorative motif frequently encountered on Byzantine devotional pendants and religious medallions. Beside the halo are traces of Greek letters, likely representing an abbreviated form of the name Michael (ΜΙΧΑΗΛ), the Greek name of the Archangel Michael.

In Byzantine Christianity, the Archangel Michael was venerated as the commander of the heavenly hosts, protector of the faithful, and defender against evil. His image was widely used on devotional objects, amulets, and religious pendants intended for personal protection and spiritual devotion.

The reverse is plain and undecorated, while the pendant retains an attractive aged surface and patina consistent with its historical age. The obverse preserves significant original detail, particularly in the facial features, halo, wings, and drapery.

Condition

Very good archaeological condition with expected age-related wear and surface deposits. The principal iconographic details remain well preserved and clearly visible.

A rare piece worthy of acquisition.
Formerly owned in Spain (as part of a private collection), it was acquired in 1987 from a German antique gallery/specialist dealer. 
This rare pendant comes accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a Certificate of Authenticity. ‏

10th - 14th Century A.D

Medievale Argento Pendant - 5 cm  (Senza prezzo di riserva)

Sculture e statuette

Prezzo di riserva

Nessun prezzo di riserva

Budget

Data di chiusura

martedì

4 ottobre

giovedì

sabato

Ubicazione

Paesi Bassi

Italia

Belgio

Francia

Austria

Spagna

Germania

Lettonia

Portogallo

Formato

M (40–80 cm)

S (10–40 cm)

L (80–120 cm)

XXL (oltre 160 cm)

XL (120–160 cm)

XS (meno di 10 cm)

Dimensioni

Altezza

Larghezza

Profondità

Marchio

Goldscheider

Franz Bergmann

Ferdinand Barbedienne

Oggetto

Scultura

Statua

Busto

Statuetta

Rilievo

Targa

Ornamento decorativo

Paese d’origine

Europa

Svizzera

Cile

Materiale

Bronzo

Spelter

Marmo

Legno

Bronzo patinato

Gesso

Terracotta

Pietra

Marmo di Carrara

Ferro

Calco in pietra

Bronzo dorato

Ghisa

Legno di tiglio

Travertino

Legno policromo

Alabastro

Rame

Metallo

Noce

Bronzo verniciato a freddo

Condizioni

Buone condizioni

Eccellenti condizioni

In buone condizioni - usato, con piccoli segni dell’età e macchie.

Discrete condizioni

In ottime condizioni - usato raramente e con lievi segni di usura e dell’età.

Restauro necessario

Periodo

1920-1930

1910-1920

1850-1900

Stile

Antico

Realismo

Stile neoclassico

Art Nouveau

Jugendstil

Di ispirazione antica

Art Déco

Napoleone III

Firma

Firmato

Non firmato

Firmato su lastra

Firmato a mano

Colore

Marrone

Bianco

Beige

Multicolore

Nero

Verde

Grigio

Artista

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1852-1901)

Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling (1835-1920)

Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915)

Eugène Marioton (1857-1933)

Charles Ruchot (1871-1932)

Paul Dubois (1829-1905)

Originale / Replica

Originale/ufficiale

Epoca

1900-2000

1400-1900

Dopo il 2000

Sculture

Statuine

Sculture e statuette

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Medievale Argento Pendant - 5 cm (Senza prezzo di riserva)

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