A large pendant (?) usage unknown, but perhaps verification or ownership, Byzantine, 5th.-7th. century AD.
A lead pendant (amulet?) in form of a round disc with bar and monogram and greek letters.
Massive piece weighing 43,8 grams and 4,1 cm. long.
Ex. German Private Collection, 1925-1979.
A very atractive bronze seal ring with two confronting figures, probably angels, standing, Late Roman-Byzantine, 4th.-6th. century AD.
The ring of a typical Roman design with raised shoulders and oval bezel.
Ringsize (inner diameter): 19 mm.
Condition: Good Very fine, attractive museum style cleaning and preservation...
Beautiful Byzantine silver ring, ca. 10th.-12th. century AD.
The ring very attractive with a high set bezel with an elaborate cross design.
Condition: Choice and wearable.
Ring-size: c. 15 mm.
Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.
A lovely large bronze ring of the Byzantine and early Islamic type, 6th.-8th. cent. AD.
The ring with a thick ring and oval bezel, which is engraved with an interesting relief engraving of structures or perhaps an ancient form of writing.
Ring-Size: 21-22 mm. Weight: 12.67 grams.
Condition: Superb! Very attractive dark green patina.
Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.
Ancient Byzantine bronze pectoral Reliquary Cross ENCOLPION, circa 9th-12th century A.D. Composed of two separately-cast halves hinged at the base and pinned to a suspension loop above. Cast and chiseled in low relief with the Crucifixion on the obverse and the Virgin Orans on the reverse.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 5 cm x 2 cm (2 inches x 0.79 inches).
CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark brown patina...
Interesting set of three large flower-shaped or bell- shaped pendants, Byzantine, ca. 600-900 AD.
The three pendants attached with smaller ancient rings to a larger ring, also ancient.
Size: ca. 6,5 cm. in length, weighing 22,58 grams!
Ex R.T. Private collection, since 1958 in Münich, Germany.
Interesting solid silver Encolpion cross with loop Early European, probably Lombard Kingdom, c. 7th.-8th. century.
The cross engraved with a standing nimbate figure holding a crucifix in his left hand, and on the reberse another small nimbate figure; No less than four Cross pattées, and the symbols of the Sun and the Moon on the reverse as well...
Interesting stone roundel that we're researching at the moment, don't hesitate to send us your comments.
The roundel is flat and thick and carved in white crystalized marble. The obverse depicts a general or emperor, wearing an impressive helmet of ancient style, greek or Roman. The portrait style is probably late Roman, perhaps constantinian, but we're not certain...
A nice wearable solid silver ring with monogram, Byzantine Empire, c. 700-900 AD.
Ring size: c. 19 mm. and round, weighing 5,68 grams. Solid silver.
Ex. German private collection since 1990. Comes with our COA and hard imprint.
A high quality and very large Byzantine / darkage bronze key, ca. 6th.-9th. century AD.
The key is finely made with a square bow withy protuding finial and a two-section hollow stem.
Size: 107 mm. long.
Condition: Extremely fine, superb with dark green enamel patina. A condition rarity as such.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
Authentic antique Byzantine bronze Cross, circa 9th-12th century A.D. decorated in relief with cast and chiseled in low relief with the Virgin Orans.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in). Width: 2.2 cm (0.866142 in).
CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage...
Authentic ancient 6th-10th Century A.D. Large Byzantine bronze pendant cross, with ribbed round-section arms, with bulbus finials centered by a notched stepped rectangle, an integral suspension loop above.
CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark green-brown patina
DIMENSIONS: Height: 7.1 cm (2.8 inches). Width: 5.1 cm (2 inches)
A nice lot of three Early Byzantine bronze weights, dating to the early Byzantine period, later 1st. millenium BC.
The weights are all inscribed with letters and nicely patinated.
The weights are: 79,1 grams (large!), 45 grams and 16,16 grams.
Provenance: Birgit og Bent Wolstrup Collection
Ancient Byzantine highly decorated incense burner
Dated from, 5th - 6th Century AD
Measurements: Height: 13 cm - Diameter: 15 cm
Condition: Base with a hole from antiquity, minor upper side section has been professionally repaired hard to see otherwise intact!
Found in Jerusalem, Israel
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A nice domed hemispheric bronze stamp seal with high handle, Byzantine, 9th.-11th. cent.
The engraving deep and artfully made.
Size: 2,2 cm. tall.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection of seals between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
A better, very finely made bronze stamp seal with remnants from ancient gilt, Byzantine Empire, 5th - 8th Century AD.
With tall handle, shaped as an open Bell with a loop. The base finely engraved with a cute horned animal.
Size: 21 mm. tall.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
A fine decorated bronze beaker, late Roman or Byzantine, ca. 5th.-8th. century AD.
The beaker with a high foot and conical shape as typical for late Roman and early medieval types; it's decorated with concenthric lines in the upperpart and slots that looks like key-holes on the lower part.
Size: 4,5 cm.
Condition: Intact, with attractive green patina.
A very attractive Byzantine or darkage bronze chest key approx 6th.-9th. century AD.
The key is very finely made with a hexagonal bow and decoration to the hollow stem.
Size: 65-66 mm. long.
Condition: Good very fine, very nice mottled green and red patina. A condition rarity as such.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.