BYZANTINE AND MEDIEVAL ART
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| 8315. A GALLO-ROMAN ENAMELED BROOCH, c. 5th-6th century. With nearly all the blue and white enamel remaining. 1.2". Rare. $750 estimate. |  |
| 8316. A GALLO-ROMAN AXE BROOCH, c. 5th-6th century. The brooch in the form of an axe. Pin lost. 1.5". Rare. $750 estimate. |  |
| 8317. A GALLO-ROMAN HORSE FIBULA, c. 4th-5th century AD. The Brooch in the form of a horse with annular incisions. Pin lost. 1.3". Scarce. $400 estimate. |  |
| 8318. A ROMANO-BRITISH ENAMELED BROOCH, c. 1st-3rd century. Bronze with considerable white and orange enamel remaining. 1.8". $1400 estimate. |  |
| 8319. A ROMANO-CELTIC BRONZE BROOCH, c. 3rd-4th century AD. In the form of an openwork spiral. Iron pin lost. 1.5". $1500 estimate. |  |
| 8320. A CHOICE BYZANTINE SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS, c. 10th-12th century. Christ on the cross one side/The Virgin Orans on the other. Choice heavy example with excellent detail and metal and unopened, possibly still with a holy relic inside. 2.3", 28.23 gm. Intact in excellent condition and wearable with sturdy ornamented silver suspension loop. Such reliquaries command astronomical prices at the major auction houses. Would make a lovely pendant. $6500 estimate. |  |
| 8321. A RARE BYZANTINE MULTIPLE WICK LITURGICAL LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 5th-8th century AD. The lamp with 7 wick holes and 2 lines of Greek inscription: EULOGIA THC QEOTOKOU EPIGRAMA IWANNOU. According to Qedem 8, published by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this would translate as 'Eulogia of our brother Theotokos, inscription of John', however I believe the correct translation should be 'Eulogy of the Mother of God, inscription of John'. 3.7". See Anawati 247 & 248 & Qedem 8, 580 & 581 for similar examples, the Qedem examples similar in style but with only one wick hole. Very Rare. $5000 estimate. |  |
| 8322. A LARGE BYZANTINE BRONZE BOWL, c. 6th-10th century AD. The broad bowl with a heavy flanged rim. Rim cracks nicely repaired. 5 x 11.5". Scarce. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 8323. A FINE BYZANTINE EARLY MEDIEVAL BRONZE SPOON, c. 5th-8th century. Apothecary or cosmetic spoon with ornate handle. 7.4". Rare this nice. A museum quality example. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 8324. A FINE BYZANTINE BRONZE MORTAR, c. 6th-10th century. With very heavy ribbed body and side loop. 3.2 x 5 inches. Nice example. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 8325. AN EARLY MEDIEVAL SCABBARD FITTING, c. 5th-7th century. In the form of a feline head. Would have reinforced the scabbard's lower end. 1.8". Rare and nice. This could also be from Ordos or another 'animal art' culture. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8326. A FINE RENAISSANCE BRONZE LION PULL, S. Europe c. 12th-16th century. 2.2". Excellent style and patina. Very rare. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8327. AN UNUSUAL DARK AGES BRONZE CASKET LEG, c. 5th-7th century. Of barbaric form with a human head protruding from the chest of an eagle. 2". Excellent condition. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 8328. AN ENIGMATIC MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN APPLIQUE, c. 5th-10th century. Figure in eastern pose holding snake around its leg which bites his shoulder, but with a large Christian cross on chest. Very interesting object which deserves further study. 1.4". Head lost. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 8329. A FINE EARLY SLAVIC BRONZE BOSS, c. 17th-18th century. With the head of a bridled horse. 2.1". $1750 estimate. |  |
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