拜占庭时期 银 带蓝宝石凸圆顶的卓越耳环——神之智慧的象征——约公元10–12世纪 (没有保留价)

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Byzantine Silver Earring with Blue Cabochon – Symbol of Sapientia Dei – ca. 10th–12th Century AD

Object: Byzantine Silver Earring with Blue Cabochon
Culture: Byzantine Empire
Date: ca. 10th–12th century AD
Material: Silver

Dimensions:
H: 15.50 mm ±
W: 11.68 mm ±
Weight: 0.60 g

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Description
This elegant Byzantine silver earring, dating to approximately the 10th–12th century AD, reflects the refined jewellery traditions of the medieval Eastern Roman Empire. The pendant is formed as a stylized floral rosette, set with a blue cabochon gemstone, most likely glass paste (vitrum caeruleum) or, less commonly, blue chalcedony (chalcedonius caeruleus), both materials widely employed in Byzantine jewellery.

Blue gemstones held particular symbolic importance in Byzantine culture, where they were associated with divine wisdom (Sapientia Dei), heavenly protection, and spiritual purity. Floral motifs likewise represented eternal life and renewal, making such ornaments suitable for both personal adornment and expressions of Christian devotion.

The earring is exceptionally well preserved, retaining its elegant proportions, finely modelled details, and attractive archaeological surface. Its remarkable state of preservation enhances both its historical appeal and aesthetic character, making it a beautiful and highly collectible example of Byzantine silver craftsmanship.

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All statements regarding dating, intended function, symbolic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments derived from typological analyses, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion. Definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis, which falls outside the scope of the sales process.

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