8th C. Byzantine Miniature Bronze Religious Icon
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A petite ovoid bronze intaglio medallion of a Christian religious icon. The haloed saint is holding a processional cross to the right. To the left are letters arrranged in a vertical row alongside the figure. Christian themes became the focal point for art in the Byzantine empire and this intaglio may have been part of a ring or pendant at one time for a devout individual. Size: .5" L x .375" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm)
Provenance: ex- estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A petite ovoid bronze intaglio medallion of a Christian religious icon. The haloed saint is holding a processional cross to the right. To the left are letters arrranged in a vertical row alongside the figure. Christian themes became the focal point for art in the Byzantine empire and this intaglio may have been part of a ring or pendant at one time for a devout individual. Size: .5" L x .375" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm)
Provenance: ex- estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#158772
Condition
Age commensurate surface wear and abrasions to verso. Intact!
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8th C. Byzantine Miniature Bronze Religious Icon
Estimate $400 - $600
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