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8163. RARE BYZANTINE BRONZE PLAQUE OR PILGRIM'S BADGE WITH ENGRAVED INSCRIPTION AND CROSS, c. 5th-8th century AD. The large shield-shaped plaque engraved with a central solid cross above a Latin cross with a star to the left, K to the right. An A followed by another Latin cross and an I to the left, an M to the right. Intact original suspension chain at the top. 3.1 x 3.75 inches exclusive of the chain. Rare and interesting. Any additional information on the inscription would be welcomed.
$1650.
8768. A BYZANTINE STONE PYXIS, ca. 7th-11th century. The gray stone vessel of octagonal cross section with cylindrical interior and four abuttments on the quadrants with drilled holes probably to receive a lid, the exterior surface with numerous incised annular designs. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. One side with some lime encrustation. Excellent condition and very rare.
7251. A FINE BYZANTINE SILVER RING WITH INSCRIBED MONOGRAM AND TWO CROSSES, c. 7th-8th century AD. 18 x 20 mm internal. Choice wearable condition and very rare this nice.
THE MOTHER OF GOD 9754. RARE BYZANTINE LITURGICAL LAMP WITH EARLY CHRISTIAN INSCRIPTION, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with 7 wick holes and 2 lines of Greek inscription reading EULOGIA THC QEOTOKOU EPIGRAMA IWANNOU. Anawati erroneously translates this as 'Eulogia of our brother Theotokos, inscription of John' however Theotokos is properly translated as 'mother of God'. 3.5". See Anawati 247 & 248 & Qedem 8, 580 & 581 for similar examples. Very Rare and desirable. The inscription clearer than the photo shows.
Provenance: The Emeritus collection formed by a retired University Vice President from the 1960's through the 1980's.
8765. A BYZANTINE BRONZE CENSER WITH ORIGINAL CHAIN, c. 5th-8th century. The bronze vessel on wide ring foot with six incised bands, three rings on the rim for 12 inch chain which is complete with top hook but missing 3 bottom hooks. 2.25 x 3.3 inches. An excellent and very rare ancient Christian censer. Provenance: The Emeritus collection formed by a retired University Vice President from the 1960's through the 1980's.
THE SEAL OF JESUS CHRIST 8030. BYZANTINE BRONZE RING WITH CROSS AND SEAL OF JESUS, c. 5th-6th century. The ring with engraved cross on the ends of which are the letters ICOYC, the Greek form of Jesus. A choice early Christian item! Ring in excellent wearable condition. 18 mm internal diameter.
Provenance: An extensive New Jersey collection, acquired from an established European dealer in the 1990's.
9758. FINE BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with channel spout and finely detailed raised floral designs. 4 inches. Flake to handle. Provenance: The Emeritus collection formed by a retired University Vice President from the 1960's through the 1980's.
8031. WEARABLE BYZANTINE BRONZE RING WITH CHRISTIAN ANGEL, c. 5th-7th century AD. The bezel engraved with stylized angel stg. facing, the band ornamented with notches. 18 x 19 mm internal diameter. Early Christian jewelry. Wearable with care. Provenance: A private American collection. Purchased from a US antiquities dealer February, 1959.
7423. VERY RARE BYZANTINE BLACK GLASS BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of thick opaque black glass with plumboid body, tall neck with ridge and everted rim. 4.75 inches. Repaired with patches. Very rare type. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family.
7429. VERY RARE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of sea-blue glass with numerous wheel cut designs. 1.5 inches. Neck broken. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family.
9763. ORNATE BYZANTINE BONE STYLUS, ca. 5th-8th century AD. 6.1 inches. Used for writing on wax tablets.
6389. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE TOWER OF THEODOSIUS, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7". SOLD.
6391. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE TOMB OF SOLYMAN, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7". SOLD.
6392. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF A TOMB IN SCUTARI, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7". SOLD.
6393. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE CEMETARY OF SCUTARI, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7". SOLD.
6394. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE CANNON GATE, 19th c. Walls of Constantinople. 5x7". SOLD.
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. SOLD.
9112. CHOICE LATE ROMAN/EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP FILLER, ca. 4th-6th century. The filler of standard Roman form but on three prong legs and with ornate incised engraving. 3.3 x 5 inches. Choice condition with superb emerald patina. Very rare. SOLD.
7360. CHOICE BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. With very sharp and detailed floral and cruciform designs around discus. 4 inches. Choice example of the type. SOLD.
6908. A BYZANTINE BRONZE TRIPLE SPOUT OIL LAMP WITH ORIGINAL SUSPENSION CHAIN, c. 9th-11th century AD. 6 x 10.5" on chain. A very rare intact example complete with original lid and chain. SOLD.
6396. Byzantine bowl, colored sgraffito ware, XIII-XIV c, mended, 7.5" x 2.4". SOLD.
6895. A CHOICE BYZANTINE BONE TRIPTYCH, ca. 10th-12th century. The central panel with Christ blessing the emperor, two angels on the side panels. When closed the front panels display two female saints. 1.75 x 3.75 inches. Breaks to hinges, otherwise choice condition with wonderful carving. Extremely rare and desirable. SOLD.
6398. Byzantine wine-glass, VI c, mended, 3.6" x 2.8". SOLD.
6919. Byzantine wine-glass, 3 quarter of VI c. AD, intact, H 3.2". SOLD.
8766. EXCEPTIONAL BYZANTINE GLASS PYXIS, ca. 9th-12th century. The lid with a molded bird forming the handle of the lid. 3.1" x 3.8". Professional repair to sides. Areas of brilliant peacock iridescence. Very rare. Much better than image shows. SOLD.
12892. ORNATE BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS WITH CENTRAL GARNET. 1.25 inches. Provenance: From the Collection of Neil F. Phillips, NY 1980. He was a very nice collector of ancient jewelry in general and loved Viking, Celtic, Migration & Byzantine works in particular. He was a NY lawyer and he passed away ~2009. SOLD.
8106. CHOICE AND WEARABLE BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS, c. 10th-12th century AD. The small gold cross finely constructed of gold with decorative granulation and filligree. 18 x 23 mm. Intact original suspension loop and wearable with care. A museum quality treasure. SOLD.
6462. AN IMPORTANT BYZANTINE GOLD CROSS, ca. 6th century AD. Solid cast with tapering cylindrical arms, circular collar at the center set with a cabachon rock crystal. A large suspension loop above. For the type compare the example in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, no. 38 in Gonosova and Kondoleon, Art of Late Rome and Byzantium. A similar example recently sold at Christie's (Dec. 97, lot 210) for $74,000, another (June 98, lot 319) for $27,600. 1.6". 11.16 gm. Extremely rare. SOLD.
7548. A Byzantine Gold Pendant, Circa 4th-8th century AD. This gold pendant evidences the excellent level of metalworking skills of the ancient goldsmiths. Finely wrought of hollow gold with applied granulation, the mounting bands set with 12 small garnets. Slight compression to the piece but otherwise this pendant is in an excellent state of preservation and is wearable with care. Length: 48 mm. (1.89"). Weight: 4.97 gm. Metal composition: Nearly pure gold. Loop is intact though partly in shadow in image. SOLD.
6922. Byzantine silver buckle, VII c AD, cast, openwork, L 5.2 cm. SOLD.
8763. HALF OF A LARGER BYZANTINE RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 10th-12th century. The cross with Christ crucified, IC XC NIKA inscribed below his arms, a smaller cross in his halo and another above the top of the large cross, two saints with halos beyond his outstretched hands. 2.2 x 2.8 inches. Superb flawless glossy forest green patina overall. SOLD.
6906. A BYZANTINE JUG, ca. 5th-10th century AD. The piriform jug with small pouring spout and ridged sides and base. 5.4 inches. Intact excellent condition. SOLD.
6907. A BYZANTINE JUG, ca. 5th-10th century AD. The conical jug with small neck and ridged sides and base. 5.3 inches. Intact excellent condition. SOLD.
7428. BYZANTINE MOLAR FLASK, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of opaque blue-black glass with numerous wheel cuts. 2 inches. Chips and repaired at waist. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family. SOLD.
7421. LATE ROMAN BYZANTINE GLASS BEAKER, c. 3th-5th century AD. Pale green glass with everted rim and wide foot, the surface with considerable muted iridescence. 4.5 inches tall. Intact. A rare type. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family. SOLD.
7424. BYZANTINE BLACK GLASS BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of thick opaque black-green glass with bulbous body, tall neck with rolled rim. 2.25 inches. Areas of surface lamination. Rare type. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family. SOLD.
7425. BYZANTINE SQUARE GLASS BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. The vessel of thick transparent green glass with pinched rim. 2 inches. Interesting surface laminations with iridescence. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family. SOLD.
9117. BYZANTINE MOLDED GLASS BOWL, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The large thin-walled bowl with flat base and high sloping rim. 2.5 x 6.75 inches. Professional repair. Rare. SOLD.
8767. A RARE BYZANTINE MOLD BLOWN BOWL, ca. 6th-7th cent. The exterior surface with impressed petal design on base, 8 spirals on the side, pontil mark. Clear glass with sooty deposits. Professional repair. 6.5". Very Rare! Better than image shows. SOLD.
7419. BYZANTINE GLASS PILGRIM BOTTLE, c. 4th-6th century AD. Flattened oval vessel with wide neck and twin small handles (one broken). Would likely to have been used to carry holy water. 2 x 2.75 inches. Scarce. Provenance: The collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family. SOLD.
THE MOTHER OF GOD 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.
SOLD.
9756. BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with animal head handle and finely detailed raised designs including an early Christian cross by the handle. 4 inches. Intact. SOLD.
7432. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of pale green glass with wheel cut baseline and wheel cut alternating arrowheads on the body. 1 inch. Neck chip. Rare. SOLD.
7434. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of semi-opaque dark blue glass with wheel cut baseline and wheel cut alternating arrowheads on the body. 1.1 inches. Neck chip. Rare. SOLD.
6897. A PAIR OF BYZANTINE EARRINGS, c. 10th-12th cent. With remains of gilding and colored paste inlays. 25mm. Attachment loops lost but would be splendid with matching modern suspension loops. Similar in style to several in the recent Byzantine exhibition at the Met. SOLD.
9761. BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH LARGER EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with an early Christian cross and raised designs. 3 inches. Intact.
SOLD.
9762. BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with an early Christian cross and raised designs. 3.6 inches. Intact with some abrasion to under surface.
SOLD.
9757. BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH EARLY CHRISTIAN 'CRYPTIC CROSS', ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with cross-like star on the handle and finely detailed raised designs. Such cryptic or hidden crosses disguised as other symbols were used by early Christians to avoid persecutions. 4.75 inches. Hairline at filler hole.
SOLD.
9753. BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with open spout, leaf and ring handle and two side knobs, engraved designs on the handle. 5.1 inches. Intact and uncleaned as found with incrustation attesting age.
SOLD.
SOLD.
8764. A FINE BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS, ca. 7th-10th century. The cross with central attachment hole for a gem and with numerous clear annular ornamentation on the arms. 2.25 x 2.9 inches. Excellent condition with fine patina.
SOLD.
8032. EARLY BYZANTINE CROSS WITH JESUS, c. 5th-8th century AD. 2.2 inches. Excellent intact condition with sharp Christ figure and suspension loop.
SOLD.
8029. BYZANTINE BRONZE RING WITH CROSS AND NAME OF JESUS, c. 5th-6th century. The ring with engraved cross on the ends of which are the letters ICOYC, the Greek form of ‘Jesus’. A choice early Christian item! Fairly large ring in excellent condition. 20-21mm internal diameter.
SOLD.
8028. A BYZANTINE LEAD SEAL, c. 5th-8th century AD. The seal stamped with cruciform monogram one side, name of the issuing authority on the other. 1.25 inches. Double struck but certainly attributable. Precise attribution appreciated.
SOLD.
8159. A BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS, c. 7th-10th century AD. The cross with equal length grooved arms and intact suspension loop, an empty setting at the center. 1.5 x 1.8 inches. Nice, intact and wearable.
SOLD.
7361. BYZANTINE TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP, c. 4th-6th century AD. With repeating grape arbor designs and Christian doves around discus. 4 inches. Nice example.
SOLD.
7433. MINIATURE BYZANTINE WHEEL-CUT BOTTLE, c. 5th-7th century AD. The vessel of pale green glass with wheel cut baseline and wheel cut alternating arrowheads on the body. 1 inch. Neck chip. Rare.
SOLD.
6923. Byzantine silver cross, VII c AD, blue glass cabochon, L 4.4 cm.
SOLD.
6924. Byzantine silver cross, VII c AD, blue glass cabochon, L 4.8 cm.
SOLD.
6925. Byzantine silver buckle, VI c AD, L 4.5 cm.
SOLD.
6920. Byzantine bronze ring w monogram, VI c. AD, 24 x 24 mm.
SOLD.
6921. Byzantine bronze ring w monogram, VI c. AD, 23 x 22 mm.
SOLD.
6911. A VERY LARGE BYZANTINE OR CRUSADER 'CASTLE' KEY, ca. 10th-11th century. The iron key with intact prongs. Rare. 8.5".
SOLD.
6909. A BYZANTINE HANGING OIL LAMP WITH CHAIN, c. 9th-11th c. 4.2x14.5" chain. A rare example complete with paw feet and original chain.
SOLD.
6403. Byzantine bronze ring, VI c, 20x 20mm.
SOLD.
6404. Byzantine bronze enkolpion, X-XI cc, complete, 3.6".
SOLD.
6420. Three Byzantine ivory beads, VI-VII c, birds & dots, 14 x 15mm.
SOLD.
6397. Byzantine lampada, Syria, VI c, three applied handles, 3.9" x 3.2".
SOLD.
6395. Byzantine bowl, VI c, stamped cross w/ floral motif, 6.5" x 2.2".
SOLD.
6390. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE GREAT WALLS OF CONSTANTINOPLE, 19th c. 5x7”
SOLD.
6388. A BYZANTINE IVORY BOX LID, c. 4th-8th century AD. With drilled annulets and original bronze ring handle. 3.75 inches.
SOLD.
6387. A FINE BYZANTINE IVORY HANDLE, c. 4th-8th century AD. The finely carved openwork handle with drilled annulet and other incised ornament, the top with green copper stain attesting its antiquity. 3.5 inches.
SOLD.
6399. Byzantine bronze ring, V-VII c, 21 x 22mm.
SOLD.
6400. Byzantine bronze ring, VI c, 25x 22mm.
SOLD.
6401. Byzantine bronze ring, VII c, gilt inscriptions & bird, 24x 22mm.
SOLD.
6402. Byzantine silver ring, VI c, monogram, 26x 25mm.
SOLD.
6421. Byzantine bronze & silver cross, IX- XI c, 4.6" x 3.4".
SOLD.
6422. Byzantine bronze cross, XI c, enamel, 40 x 31mm.
SOLD.
6899. A BETTER BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA AND GLASS MIRROR, ca. 8th-10th century. The oval terracotta with central mirror glass inlay surrounded by two bronze crosses and other glass inlay, the glass with some iridescense. 5.5". Excellent example and rare this nice.
SOLD.
6900. A BYZANTINE MIRROR, ca. 6th-10th century AD. The mirror set with central glass reflector, glass fragments and four bronze crosses, two bronze suspension loops at top. 6.5 inches diameter.
SOLD.
6901. A BYZANTINE STRAINER JAR, ca. 4th-8th century. The vessel with a shallow bowl top with small drainage holes above a squat body with holes in the lower half, incised ridges around the exterior. 2.25 x 4 inches. Excellent intact example. Scarce type.
SOLD.
6904. A BYZANTINE GLASS BOTTLE, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The globular bottle with twin heavy applied handles and applied drip spout around the neck. 6 inches. Rare type. Stable age cracks.
SOLD.
6905. A BYZANTINE GLASS 'MOLAR FLASK', ca. 5th-8th century AD. The tooth shaped bottle of heavy glass with four cusp-like legs, a wheel cut cross on all four sides. 2.9 inches. Professional repair to neck. Rare type.
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