B2523. AN OSTROGOTH SILVER TEMPORAL PENDANT, ca. 5th century AD. The large loop supporting a 14 faceted terminal. 3.5 cm. Repair to loop. Rare. $250---Reserve $150.

B2524. HALF OF A LARGER BYZANTINE RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 10th-12th century. The cross with Christ crucified, IC XC NIKA inscribed below his arms, a smaller cross in his halo and another above the top of the large cross, two saints with halos beyond his outstretched hands. 2.2 x 2.8 inches. Superb flawless glossy forest green patina overall. $1350---Reserve $1250.

B2525. A FINE BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS, ca. 7th-10th century. The cross with central attachment hole for a gem and with numerous clear annular ornamentation on the arms. 2.25 x 2.9 inches. Excellent condition with fine patina. $750---Reserve $650.

B2526. A BYZANTINE BRONZE CENSER, ca. 5th-8th century. The bronze vessel on wide ring foot with six incised bands, three rings on the rim for 12 inch chain which is complete with top hook but missing 3 bottom hooks. 2.25 x 3.3 inches. Scarce. & nice. $450---Reserve $350.

B2527. A BYZANTINE BONE PLAQUE WITH CHRIST, ca. 10th-12th century. Christ pantocrator (the teacher) holding the Bible in his left hand, his right hand raised against his chest. 1.3 x 2.1 inches. Left edge missing. Nice detail. $850---Returned to consignor.

B2528. A SUPERB BYZANTINE GLASS PYXIS, ca. 9th-12th century. The lid with a molded bird forming the handle of the lid. 3.1" x 3.8". Professional repair to sides. Areas of brilliant peacock iridescence. Very rare. Much better than image shows. $7500---Reserve $5000.

B2529. A RARE BYZANTINE MOLD BLOWN BOWL, ca. 6th-7th cent. The exterior surface with impressed petal design on base, 8 spirals on the side, pontil mark. Clear glass with sooty deposits. Professional repair. 6.5". Very Rare! Better than image shows. $2500---Reserve $1750.

B2530. A BYZANTINE STONE PYXIS, ca. 7th-11th century. The gray stone vessel of octagonal cross section with cylindrical interior and four abuttments on the quadrants with drilled holes probably to receive a lid, the exterior surface with numerous incised annular designs. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. One side with some lime encrustation. Excellent condition and very rare. $1350---Reserve $950.

B2531. A BETTER BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA AND GLASS MIRROR, ca. 8th-10th century. The oval terracotta with central mirror glass inlay surrounded by two bronze crosses and other glass inlay, the glass with some iridescense. 5 x 5.5". Excellent example and rare this nice. $750---Returned to consignor.

B2532. A CHOICE BYZANTINE IRON RAZOR, ca. 5th-10th century. The iron razor conplete with original bronze chain and sliding safety loop that prevents the hand from contacting the blade. Length without chain 6.2 inches. Rare museum quality example. $2500---Reserve $1750.

B2533. A LARGE BYZANTINE OINOCHOE, ca. 5th century. Rare and in excellent condition. 9.5". $250---Reserve $175.

B2534. AN EXCEPTIONAL BYZANTINE TERRACOTTA GUTTOS, ca. 5th-10th century. The vessel with ribbed body, single handle arching across the top to the pinched spout which is decorated with two small applied 'eyes'. 3.5 x 4.4 inches. Handle neatly reattached. Very rare. $350---Sold

B2535. A BYZANTINE PILGRIM FLASK, ca. 4th-8th century. The double handled terracotta flask with crisp spirals incised on the sides. 5.6". Excellent intact example. $350---Sold.

B2536. A BYZANTINE 'FOOTBALL' FLASK, ca. 4th-8th century. The double handled terracotta flask with crisp spirals running the length of the body. 4.8". Excellent intact example. Scarce. $350---Sold.

B2537. A BYZANTINE STRAINER JAR, ca. 4th-8th century. The vessel with a shallow bowl top with small drainage holes above a squat body with holes in the lower half, incised ridges around the exterior. 2.25 x 4 inches. Excellent intact example. Scarce type. $350---Returned to consignor.

B2538. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2539. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2540. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2541. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2542. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Sold.

B2543. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2544. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2545. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Reserve $100.

B2546. A BYZANTINE STRATIG'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to a Byzantine Stratig which were the regional heads of the Emperor's administration. Cf. J. Nesbitt, N. Oikonomides, 'Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dunbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art Washington', 1991 Vol. 1, 1994 Vol. 2, 1996 Vol. 3; N.A. Alexsenko. $125---Sold.

B2547. A BYZANTINE STRATIG OF CHERSON'S LEAD BULLA, ca. 9th-11th century. The seal belonging to The Byzantine Stratig of Cherson who was the regional head of the Emperor's administration. Cf. N.A. Alexsenko, 'A Unique Find Of A Group Of Byzantine Lead Seals From Cherson, Byzantium, Identity, Image, Influence', Copenhagen, 1996. $225---Sold.

B2548. A ROMANO-BRITISH EROTIC ENAMELED PENDANT OR BROOCH, ca. 2nd-4th century. The pendant with a circular ring of red enamel within which is a raised male organ, suspension loop at top cracked. 1.6". Rare. $350---Returned to consignor.

B2549. A FINE EARLY MEDIEVAL SEAL RING, ca. 4th-6th century. The bronze ring carved with a horsehead and neck back to back with a long-bearded human head. 24mm, 18 mm avg internal diameter. Excellent quality and condition and wearable. $450---Reserve $350.

B2550. A FINE EARLY MEDIEVAL BRONZE BUCKLE, ca. 4th-6th century AD. With an energetic scene of a dog harrasing an animal, probably a goat. 2.4". Intact and very rare with excellent detail and condition. $1750---Reserve $1250.

B2551. A CHOICE MEDIEVAL BRONZE KEY HANDLE. Perhaps Frankish or Germanic, ca. 5th-10th century. The heavy solid cast barrel handle terminating in a thick scrolled loop with a finely styled attachment head. 3 inches. The iron portion of the key lost. Very rare and in excellent condition with choice chestnut patina. $3500---Reserve $2500.

B2552. A MONUMENTAL ITALIAN GOTHIC LIMESTONE TORSO. Ca. 13th century. Fine fluid male figure wearing a belted tunic with cuffed sleeves. 11x16x16". 85lbs. A rare chance to acquire impressive medieval statuary at a reasonable price. $2750---Reserve $2250.