N51
Bronze and glass necklace
VII-IX century A.D. SOLD
N58
Bronze and glass necklace
VII-IX century A.D. SOLD
N59
Silver and glass necklace
VII-IX century A.D. SOLD
80
Byzantine gold and cloisonné enamel inlay
XI-XII c. A.D. SOLD
129
Pair of gold earrings
VII c. A.D. SOLD
740
Pair of gold byzantine earrings
VII`-IX c. A.D. SOLD
91
BYZANTINE GOLD EARRING
X c. A.D.
Constantinople
The lower side of the wire hoop has two triangular-shaped projections of granulation flanking a ring for suspension; above is another ring of beaded wire crowned by a triangle of granulation. Hoop crimped with a pair of three rings of plain and beaded wire, soldered together. 1.1” (2.8 cm).
For a similar, see: Catalog of the Byzantine and Early Medieval Antiquities in The Dumbarton Oaks Collection. Washington, D.C., 1965, vol. II, cat. # 132.
$ 750
204
BYZANTINE GOLD EARRING
end of VI-VII c. A.D.
Solid round wire hoop with "hoop and hook" fastener. A granulated pyramid pendant with clusters of granulation at all corners suspended from the hoop by a vertical tube. L. 37 mm.
A similar single earring was found at Szegvar-Sapoldal cemetery of Avarian Khaganate in a male grave: Istvan Bona. A Szegvar-sapoldali lovassir. Adatok a korai avar temetkezesi szokhasokhoz (Das Reitergrab von Szegvar-Sapoldal. Beiträge zu den frühawarischen Bestattungssitten). ArchErt 106/1, 1979, Abb. 2-5).
$ 500
741
GOLD BYZANTINE EARRING
VII-IX c. AD.
Solid wire tapering into hooks at both ends. A cluster of four granules decorated with fine granulation at the junction with the hoop. L. 22 mm.
Similar earrings were found at territories of Avarian Khaganate: Kölked-Feketekapu cemetery: Kiss A. Das awarenzeitlich gepidesche Gräberfeld von Kölked-Feketekapu A. 1996. Innsbruck.
$ 175
205
BYZANTINE GOLD EARRING
second half of VIII c. A.D.
Solid round wire hoop with "hoop and hook" fastener. Hollow sphere, constructed of two halves, soldered to the hoop. Pyramidal clusters of granulation at the bottom of the sphere. L. 30 mm.
$ 350
206
BYZANTINE GOLD EARRING
VII c. A.D.
Solid round wire hoop with "hoop and hook" fastener. Hollow sphere, constructed of two halves with three granules at the junction of the sphere and hoop. L. 23 mm.
Similar earrings were found at territories of Avarian Khaganate: Kölked-Feketekapu cemetery: Kiss A. Das awarenzeitlich gepidesche Gräberfeld von Kölked-Feketekapu A. 1996. Innsbruck; cemetery Deszk G.
$ 350
207
BYZANTINE GOLD EARRING
second half of VIII-IX c. A.D.
Solid round wire hoop with "hoop and hook" fastener. Hollow sphere, constructed of two halves with ribbed suspension ring soldered to the hoop. Pyramidal clusters of granulation at the bottom of the sphere. Three ribbed rings clamped on the hoop. L. 30 mm.
$ 450
743
PAIR OF GOLD BYZANTINE EARRINGS
second half of VIII c. A.D.
Solid round wire hoop tapering at each end to form " hoop and hook" fastener. Hollow semi-sphere, constructed of two halves, soldered to the hoop. L. 26 mm.
$ 500
744
Byzantine gold earrings
VII-VIII c. A.D. SOLD
101
5 Gold byzantine earrings
VI-IX c. A.D. SOLD
86
Pair of byzantine silver earrings
second half of VIII c. A.D. SOLD
398
PAIR OF SILVER EARRINGS
X-XI c. A.D.
Eastern Slavic ( DREGOVICHI )
Solid round wire hoop hammered flat at one end coiling to a spiral. Hollow bead covered with fine granulation, flanked by fine wrapped wire, hoop strung through. Up to 2.2 cm.
For similar earrings see: Sedov. V.V. Eastern Slavs. Nauka, Moscow, 1982, table XXIX.
$ 300
399
Pair of silver temple rings
XI c. A.D. SOLD
395
Bronze bracelet
VII - IX c. A.D. SOLD
90
Gold and silver case amulet
VII c. A.D. SOLD
400
PAIR OF SILVER EARRINGS
X-XI c. A.D.
Eastern Slavic ( DREGOVICHI )
Solid round wire hoop hammered flat at one end coiling to a spiral. Fine wire wrapped around the hoop. Up to 2.2 cm.
Originally the hoop would have been strung through a silver bead as on # 398 above.
For similar earrings see: Sedov. V.V. Eastern Slavs. Nauka, Moscow, 1982, table XXIX.
$ 175
164
BYZANTINE GOLD PENDANT
VII c.- beginning VIII c. A.D.
A hollow pyramid: three sides, each one of them is triangular of fine arranged granulation, fourth side is a triangular sheet with a small granulated triangle at each corner. At the center of this side there is a vertical cylinder, terminated by granulated rings and granulated suspension loop. H. 20 mm. Suspension loop has a gap at the top.
$ 1500
79
Three byzantine gold fragments SOLD
377
Byzantine silver ring
VI c. A.D. SOLD
739
Byzantine silver ring
XII c. A.D. SOLD
736
BYZANTINE ELECTRUM AND TURQUOISE RING
XII c. A.D.
Engraved hoop, flat within, chamfered without, widening to flat, decorated shoulders. The hollow conical box-type bezel, panels engraved with zig-zag and crossed lines are bisected by four straight claws. Inlaid with turquoise cabochon. L. 22 mm, 16 x 15 mm inside.
For similar ring see: Allen Memorial Art Museum. Bulletin. Vol. XVII, Ohio, p.219, 221.
$ 850
92
BYZANTINE SILVER RING
VII c. A.D.
Heavy wire hoop, flattened at the ends and soldered to a round flat backing plate. Green glass inlay in high box-type setting on a larger base with plain wire perimeter, flanked by clusters of three granules on either side. L. 28 mm.
$ 275
374
Byzantine bronze ring
XII c. A.D. SOLD
456
Byzantine bronze ring
VII-VIII A.D. SOLD
457
Byzantine bronze ring
XI c. A.D. SOLD
375
Byzantine bronze ring
XI c. A.D. SOLD
109
Byzantine bronze ring
first half of VI c. A.D. SOLD
376
BYZANTINE BRONZE RING
IX c. A.D.
Hoop with nearly rectangular cross-section, slightly rounded on outside, widening towards an oval bezel with engraved bird (probably peacock) in left profile and inscriptions in Greek. All engraving is gilt. Hoop is cracked, reinforced with adhesive. Up to 24 mm.
$ 375
378
BYZANTINE BRONZE RING
XI c. A.D.
Hoop flat within and rounded without, soldered to a large oval bezel. Both figures are nimbate, wear short military tunics, holding between them a long patriarchal cross on one step and spears in other hands. Up to 20 mm, 16 x 15 mm inside.
Probably they are two military saints: St. Demetrius and St. George.
$ 1500
93
BYZANTINE BRONZE RING
VII c. A.D.
Thick wire hoop, soldered to an oval bezel. Three lines inscription engraved in Greek. Up to 26 mm, 31 x 18 mm inside.
$ 300
687
SUSPENSION CHAIN OR BELT ORNAMENTS
XI-XII c. A.D.
The sheet-gold plaques, hammered over a matrix. Two holes (at top and bottom) for attachment. L. 30 mm.
These ornaments would be suspended from diadem encircling the head, the log-shaped ornaments were sewn onto a leather strap for additional support. There is a thick layer of organic nature still remaining on the back.
For a similar see: Evans H.C., Wixom W.D. The Glory of Byzantium. Metropolitan Museum, N.Y., 1997, cat. 214; Bondar I.V. Orfevrerie Ancienne. Moscow, 1975.
$275
77
SET OF ELECTRUM BELT ORNAMENTS
SECOND HALF OF VIII-IX c. A.D.
The set consists of 3 central tabs and 1 terminal tab, repousse with the edges bent back. 45 mm x 39 mm x 3 mm.
$400
110
BULGARIAN OR KHAZARIAN BRONZE PENDANT
SECOND HALF OF VIII - IX c. A.D.
Cast in one piece with simple suspension loop. Symmetrical composition of flora-geometrical design on both sides. 3.2 x 2.5” (8.1 x 6.4 cm).
$ 250
99
BRONZE CLASP WITH INSCRIPTION
CA. IX-XII c. A.D.
Rectangular plate with two suspension loops at the top (one is lost) and free-form edged bottom. Finely molded floral design with three line inscription, bisected by horizontal line at the top of the plate. Decorative border with lateral lines along the perimeter. 1.25 x 1.25” (3.2 x 3.2 cm).
$ 300
103
BYZANTINE BRONZE BELL
VII-IX c. A.D.
Spherical bell bisected by relief band and molded decorations at lower half. Slit terminated by round holes. 1.8” (4.8 cm).
$75