Clear molded glass and gold vessel. Byzantine Empire. 5th-7th centuries AD.

Electronic Auction 528
Lot: 605. Estimated: $ 3 000

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Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Clear molded glass and gold vessel. Byzantine Empire. 5th-7th centuries AD. (5.9 cm) A solid, clear glass vessel. On each of the rectangular sides, a central stamp of a cross is placed. The glass is then hollowed to create a small cavity. It is capped with a gold cap of fine sheet, decorated with filigree. A hinged lid forms a pyramidal top coming to a cross potent, filigree decorates the base at each corner. Exquisite. Website shipping rates do not apply.


Closing Date and Time: 30 November 2022 at 13:21:20 ET.

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