Roman Gold and Silver Glass Mosaic Palmetto Design Border, this mosaic fragment appears to have been mounted on a cement like material with an iron frame from the 19thc. There are a few examples from Herculaneum that match this example. This piece displays well . Size L 16" H 4"
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 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.
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.
An interesting and high attractive large carved ivory spindle whorl, finely decorated with bulls eyes, Byzantine or Sasanian, probably Egypt workshop, 3rd.-7th. cent. AD.
Size: 45 mm. in diameter, so an impressive carving in hand!
Condition: Good Very fine, unusually well-preserved with a fine darker patina.
For almost similar specimens, see for example Metropolitan Museum Accession Number: 10.130.2530 (Atribb...
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...
The scarce figural forpart of an early medieval bronze cross encolpion, Byzantine, c. 8th. cent. BC.
The cross decorated with Virgin Mary holding child Jesus, with portraits on each arm of the cross. Loop at the top, and thus wearable.
Size: 91 x 66 mm.
Condition: Nicely preserved obverse part of the Encolpion, smooth wear from use and nice dark green patina.
Ex German Private Collection.
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.
Byzantine highly decorated black pottery hand-granade, C...
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...
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...
Ancient Medieval Byzantine bronze pectoral Cross, circa 6th-11th century A.D. decorated in relief with cast and chiseled in low relief with the Virgin Orans.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 4.3 cm x 2.2 cm (1.69 inches x 0.87 inches).
CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a nice dark brown patina.
DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP
Byzantine empire, 6th - 7th Cent. AD
Measurements: Length: 10 cm - Width: 7 cm
Condition: Good condition, not repaired and not restored
Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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# 929098
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
Aweidah Gallery is pleased to offer this museum quality ancient Byzantine LARGE stone fragment depicting a cross in high relief, Circa, 600 AD
Measurements: Height: 30 cm - Width: 46 cm
Condition: Very good condition as shown in the pictures
Found near Bethlehem 4 miles south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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A wonderful and intact inscribed stone slab or stele, Visigothic reign of the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal), c. 5th.-6th. century AD.
This white stone carving was possibly made for funerary purposes and represent the early style in Gothic stonework, where the inspiration from the Roman era was profound, but still combined with the wonderful Visigothic elements...
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.
DECORATED POTTERY OIL LAMP
BYZANTINE, 6TH CENT. AD
Beautiful decorative patterns composed of lines, flat base bearing a large palm branch on the base, high curved handle and inscriptions on the sides related to magic...