BYZANTINE. Lot of two (2) bronze enkolpia. 7th-11th centuries.

Electronic Auction 488
Lot: 791. Estimated: $ 300

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Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BYZANTINE. Lot of two (2) bronze enkolpia. 7th-11th centuries. 7.6cm and 3.3cm). The smaller example is a simple cross with no details engraved on the piece // The larger example is engraved on both faces: on obverse, Christ central to the cross, hands raised; I to left, C to right; above, legend and a small cross / The Theotokos facing, orans, in central medallion. The piece is looped for suspension and swiveled, firmly fixed. Green patinas. The smaller piece has a break at top, the larger one is intact and is particularly appealing.

LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Two (2) items in lot.

Closing Date and Time: 24 March 2021 at 14:23:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.