Byzantine Silver Dove Amulet Circa 9th century AD This silver pendant is shaped like a stylized dove, with a compartment around the upper face that could have held inlays. The bird has a slender body, two legs, and wings folded along its corpus. Its small round head features a short beak and a large applied eye, while a small loop for suspension is located at the back. In the Byzantine era, dove symbolism was prevalent, representing the Holy Spirit, peace, purity, and divine grace. Often depicted in religious art, doves conveyed messages of spiritual renewal and served as messengers of divine revelation. Their gentle nature reflected ideals of harmony and tranquillity. Dimensions: 20mm x 13mm; weight 1g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.