Byzantine Gold Floral-Shaped Appliqué

GBP 195.00

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Object Description

A fine Byzantine gold appliqué, modelled in the shape of an outward pointed quatrefoil flower decorated with an intricate design using filigree. The piece is further enriched with a single loop (now blocked) at the centre for suspension, and is pierced longitudinally on all sides. The reverse is slightly concave and unadorned, some earthly encrustation is visible to the surface.

Date: Circa 6th – 7th Century AD

Object History

Provenance: Private collection, Japanese gentleman (deceased) 1970-2010

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Slight crack to the back, blocked central loop. Minor sideway dent on one end.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.15 x x D:1.2 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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