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| 8315. A GALLO-ROMAN ENAMELED BROOCH, c. 5th-6th century. With nearly all the blue and white enamel remaining. 1.2". Rare. $1750 estimate. | |
| 8316. A GALLO-ROMAN AXE BROOCH, c. 5th-6th century. The brooch in the form of an axe. Pin lost. 1.5". Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8317. A GALLO-ROMAN HORSE FIBULA, c. 4th-5th century AD. The Brooch in the form of a horse with annular incisions. Pin lost. 1.3". Scarce. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 8318. A ROMANO-BRITISH ENAMELED BROOCH, c. 1st-3rd century. Bronze with considerable white and orange enamel remaining. 1.8". $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8319. A ROMANO-CELTIC BRONZE BROOCH, c. 3rd-4th century AD. In the form of an openwork spiral. Iron pin lost. 1.5". $2450 estimate. |  |
| 8320. A CHOICE BYZANTINE SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS, c. 10th-12th century. Christ on the cross one side/The Virgin Orans on the other. Choice heavy example with excellent detail and metal and unopened, possibly still with a holy relic inside. 2.3", 28.23 gm. Intact in excellent condition and wearable with sturdy ornamented silver suspension loop. Such reliquaries command astronomical prices at the major auction houses. Would make a lovely pendant. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 8321. A RARE BYZANTINE MULTIPLE WICK LITURGICAL LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with 7 wick holes and 2 lines of Greek inscription: EULOGIA? THC QEOTOKOU EPIGRAMA IWANNOU. According to Qedem 8, published by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this would translate as 'Eulogia of our brother Theotokos, inscription of John', however I believe the correct translation should be 'Eulogy of the Mother of God, inscription of John'. 3.7". See Anawati 247 & 248 & Qedem 8, 580 & 581 for similar examples, the Qedem examples similar in style but with only one wick hole. Very Rare. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 8322. A LARGE BYZANTINE BRONZE BOWL, c. 6th-10th century AD. The broad bowl with a heavy flanged rim. Rim cracks nicely repaired. 5 x 11.5". Scarce. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8323. A FINE BYZANTINE/EARLY MEDIEVAL BRONZE SPOON, c. 5th-8th century. Apocathary spoon with ornate handle. 7.4". Rare this nice. A museum quality example. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 8324. A FINE BYZANTINE BRONZE MORTAR, c. 6th-10th century. With very heavy ribbed body and side loop. 3.2 x 5 inches. Nice example. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 8325. AN EARLY MEDIEVAL SCABBARD FITTING, c. 5th-7th century. In the form of a feline head. Would have reinforced the scabbard's lower end. 1.8". Rare and nice. This could also be from Ordos or another 'animal art' culture. $3250 estimate. |  |
| 8326. A RENAISSANCE BRONZE LION PULL, S. Europe c. 12th-16th century. 2.2". Excellent style and patina. Very rare. $3450 estimate. |  |
| 8327. AN EXCEPTIONAL EARLY MEDIEVAL CASKET LEG, c. 5th-7th century. Of barbaric form with a human head protruding from the chest of an eagle. 2". Excellent condition. Rare. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 8328. AN ENIGMATIC MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN APPLICAE, c. 5th-10th century. Figure in eastern pose holding snake around its leg which bites his shoulder, but with large Christian cross on chest. Very interesting object which deserves further study. 1.4". Head lost. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 8329. AN EARLY SLAVIC BRONZE BOSS, c. 17th-18th century. With the head of a bridled horse. 2.1". $2500 estimate. |  |
