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B3079. A CHOICE EARLY MEDIEVAL BRONZE BUCKLE, ca. 4th-6th century AD. The buckle with twin dragon heads above twin birds, an additional head between the two dragons, and another at the bottom. 0.9 x 1.6 inches. Museum quality. One of the finest I've seen. On custom lucite stand.
B3080. A FINE EARLY MEDIEVAL BUCKLE, ca. 4th-6th century AD. The buckle with an ostrich like bird facing what appears to be a small animal standing on the back of another. 1.6 inches. Excellent condition.
B3081. A CHOICE LATE ROMAN/EARLY MEDIEVAL BUCKLE, ca. 3rd-5th century AD. The bronze buckle plate with molded scene of a warrior pointing his sword at a feline. 1.9 inches. Great example in excellent condition. On custom lucite stand. Rare.
B3082. A PAIR OF OSTROGOTH BRONZE BOW FIBULAE, ca. 6th century AD. With a fan-shaped head plate with six circular perforations and a central projecting knob, with lozenge-shaped foot, with stamped concentric circles throughout, the side of the lozenged foot with four projecting sylized beaks and a zoomorphic terminal. 4.75 inches. Listed in Christie's 6/4/99 #170 (lot of three estimated at $2000-$3000) with Christie's tags.
B3083. AN OSTROGOTH BRONZE BOW FIBULA, ca. 6th century AD. With a fan-shaped head plate with six circular perforations and a central projecting knob, with lozenge-shaped foot, with stippling on the body. 4.25 inches. Listed in Christie's 6/4/99 #170 (lot of three estimated at $2000-$3000) with Christie's tag.
B3084. AN OSTROGOTH GILT SILVER BUCKLE, ca. early 6th century AD. The oval loop terminating in stylized animal heads, the eyes and each end with collar set cabochon garnets, with a band of scrolling along the length, the hooked tongue with stylized beak, both elements hinged to the rectangular plate, each corner set with cabochon garnets, a large collar-set oval glass in the center, surrounded by scrolling and spiraling. 4.5 inches. Listed in Christie's 6/4/99 #173 at $3000-$5000 with Christie's tag.
B3085. AN OSTROGOTH ROCK CRYSTAL SWORD POMMEL, ca. 5th-6th century AD. The pommel of faceted circular form drilled with a central hole for attachment. 1.3 inches. Cf. Materials in The Archaeology of Tauria, Vol IV, p. 200 for the type. Rare.
B3086. AN OSTROGOTH ROCK CRYSTAL SWORD POMMEL, ca. 5th-6th century AD. The pommel of faceted circular form drilled with a central hole for attachment. 1.2 inches. Cf. Materials in The Archaeology of Tauria, Vol IV, p. 200 for the type. Rare.
B3087. AN OSTROGOTH ROCK CRYSTAL DAGGER POMMEL, ca. 5th-6th century AD. The pommel of polished circular form drilled with a central hole for attachment. 0.8 inches. Cf. Materials in The Archaeology of Tauria, Vol III, Pl. 17. #46 & 50 for the type. Rare.
B3088. AN OSTROGOTH CHALCEDONY DAGGER POMMEL, ca. 5th-6th century AD. The pommel of polished circular form drilled with a central hole for attachment. 0.8 inches. Cf. Materials in The Archaeology of Tauria, Vol III, Pl. 17. #46 & 50 for the type. Rare.
B3089. AN OSTROGOTH ROCK CRYSTAL SWORD POMMEL, ca. 5th-6th century AD. The pommel of faceted oblong form drilled with a central hole for attachment. 1.25 inches. Cf. Materials in The Archaeology of Tauria, Vol IV, p. 200 for the type. Rare.
B3090. AN OSTROGOTH ROCK CRYSTAL SWORD POMMEL, ca. 5th-6th century AD. The pommel of faceted oblong form drilled with a central hole for attachment. 1.35 inches. Cf. Materials in The Archaeology of Tauria, Vol IV, p. 200 for the type. Rare.
B3091. A CHOICE BYZANTINE BONE TRIPTYCH, ca. 10th-14th century. The central panel with Christ blessing the emperor, two angels on the side panels. When closed the front panels display two female saints. 1.75 x 3.75 inches. Breaks to hinges, otherwise choice condition with wonderful carving. Extremely rare and desirable.
B3092. A BYZANTINE UNOPENED BRONZE AND SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS, ca. 8th-12th century AD. The reliquary with figure of Christ on the cross on one side, the Virgin holding the Christ child flanked by busts of Saints on the other. 1.9 inches. Of very unusual box-like construction, with one side forming a flat lid, the sides permanently secured by two silver rivets at top and bottom. Reliquaries such as this were made to carry religious relics, such as splinters of the true cross etc. This possibly with relic still within. Very rare type.
B3093. A BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS, ca. 9th-12th century AD. The cross with relatively clear figure of Christ and intact suspension loop. 1.9 inches.
B3094. A BYZANTINE GLASS BOTTLE, ca. 5th-8th century AD. The globular bottle with twin heavy applied handles and applied drip spout around the neck. 6 inches. Rare type. Stable age cracks, some possible repair.
B3095. A BYZANTINE GLASS 'MOLAR FLASK', ca. 5th-8th century AD. The tooth shaped bottle of heavy glass with four cusp-like legs, a wheel cut cross on all four sides. 2.9 inches. Professional repair to neck. Rare type.
B3096. A BYZANTINE AMPHORA, ca. 5th-10th century AD. The bi-conical amphora with twin handles from neck to shoulders, and ridged sides. 3.75 inches. Intact excellent condition. On custom stand.
B3097. A BYZANTINE 'FOOTBALL' FLASK, ca. 4th-8th century. The double handled terracotta flask with crisp spirals running the length of the body. 5.25 inches. Excellent intact example. Scarce.
B3098. A BYZANTINE JUG, ca. 5th-10th century AD. The piriform jug with small pouring spout and ridged sides and base. 5.4 inches. Intact excellent condition.
B3099. A BYZANTINE JUG, ca. 5th-10th century AD. The conical jug with small neck and ridged sides and base. 5.3 inches. Intact excellent condition.
