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| 6379. AN IMPORTANT LARGE EARLY CHRISTIAN STAMP SEAL, Byzantine Period, c. 5th-7th century AD. The large fish shaped bronze stamp formed to stamp the letters QHEOU (Theou = belonging to God), ring handle on the back. The fish of course is also an early Christian symbol since ichthys in Greek is an acronym for Jesus Christ, God's son, saviour. 3.5 inches. Choice example and condition of a very rare early Christian artifact. This seal was most likely used in the early church. $7500 estimate. |  |
| 6382. A BYZANTINE IVORY CASE AMULET, c. 4th-8th century AD. With twin suspension loops, hollowed out from one end. 2 inches. Wearable with care and would look spectacular on a thin gold chain. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6383. A BYZANTINE IVORY APPLICAE, c. 4th-8th century AD. With drilled annulets and holes for attachment. Nice finely polished patina. 1 inch. Could be worn as an interesting and unique pendant. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6384. A BYZANTINE IVORY IMPLEMENT, c. 4th-8th century AD. Likely used in weaving or in some trade. 4.5 inches. Finely polished. $200 estimate. |  |
| 6385. A BYZANTINE IVORY IMPLEMENT, c. 4th-8th century AD. Likely used as a pick or in some trade or for personal hygiene use such as cleaning one's nails. 6.25 inches. Finely polished. $200 estimate. |  |
| 6386. AN INLAID BYZANTINE IVORY ORNAMENT, c. 4th-8th century AD. The cruciform ornament inlaid with red and green stone or glass. 4 inches. Chip to top and bottom. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6387. A FINE BYZANTINE IVORY HANDLE, c. 4th-8th century AD. The finely carved openwork handle with drilled annulet and other incised ornament, the top with green copper stain attesting its antiquity. 3.5 inches. $850 estimate. |  |
| 6388. A BYZANTINE IVORY BOX LID, c. 4th-8th century AD. With drilled annulets and original bronze ring handle. 3.75 inches. $500 estimate. |  |
| 6389. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE TOWER OF THEODOSIUS, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7” $200 estimate. |  |
| 6390. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE GREAT WALLS OF CONSTANTINOPLE, 19th c. 5x7” $350 estimate. |  |
| 6391. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE TOMB OF SOLYMAN, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7” $200 estimate. |  |
| 6392. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF A TOMB IN SCUTARI, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7” $200 estimate. |  |
| 6393. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE CEMETARY OF SCUTARI, 19th c. Constantinople. 5x7” $200 estimate. |  |
| 6394. A HAND COLORED STEEL ENGRAVING OF THE CANNON GATE, 19th c. Walls of Constantinople. 5x7” $200 estimate. |  |
| 6395. Byzantine bowl, VI c, stamped cross w/ floral motif, 6.5" x 2.2". $450 estimate. |  |
| 6396. Byzantine bowl, colored sgraffito ware, XIII-XIV c, mended, 7.5" x 2.4". $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6397. Byzantine lampada, Syria, VI c, three applied handles, 3.9" x 3.2". $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6398. Byzantine wine-glass, VI c, mended, 3.6" x 2.8". $700 estimate. |  |
| 6399. Byzantine bronze ring, V-VII c, 21 x 22mm. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6400. Byzantine bronze ring, VI c, 25x 22mm. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6401. Byzantine bronze ring, VII c, gilt inscriptions & bird, 24x 22mm. $450 estimate. |  |
| 6402. Byzantine silver ring, VI c, monogram, 26x 25mm. $450 estimate. |  |
| 6403. Byzantine bronze ring, VI c, 20x 20mm. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6404. Byzantine bronze enkolpion, X-XI cc, complete, 3.6". $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6405. Medieval mirror, VIII-IX cc, silver/bronze alloy, 3.7". $450 estimate. |  |
| 6406. Migration period bronze pendant, IV-V c, 1.7". $375 estimate. |  |
| 6407. Medieval silver bracelet, V-VII cc, 2.4". $350 estimate. |  |
| 6408. Bronze Ostrogoth fibula, V-VI cc, horsefly, 53 mm, missing pin. $225 estimate. |  |
| 6409. Frankish beaker, IV-first 1/4 of V, six blue drops, mended, 2.5" x 2.7". $650 estimate. |  |
| 6410. Ostrogothic vase, 3 handles, first 1/2 of IV c, 12.5" x 5.5". $1850 estimate. |  |
| 6412. Medieval bronze pendant, IV-VII cc AD, loop is lost,15 x 27 mm. $200 estimate. |  |
| 6413. Medieval bronze pendant, IV-VII cc AD, 19 x 20 mm. $350 estimate. |  |
| 6414. Medieval bronze pendant, IV-VII cc AD,19 x 26 mm. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6415. Medieval bronze pendant, IV-VII cc AD, 28 x 26 mm, loop is lost. $350 estimate. |  |
| 6416. Medieval bronze pendant, IV-VII cc AD,30 x 25 mm. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6417. Medieval bronze pendant, IV-VII cc AD,24 x 15 mm. $400 estimate. |  |
| 6418. Medieval iron axe, VIII-IX cc AD, 7.1". $350 estimate. |  |
| 6419. Medieval fibula, VIII c AD, 5.1". $225 estimate. |  |
| 6420. Three Byzantine bone beads, VI-VII c, birds & dots, 14 x 15mm. $750 estimate. |  |
| 6421. Byzantine bronze & silver cross, IX- XI c, 4.6" x 3.4". $1850 estimate. |  |
| 6422. Byzantine bronze cross, XI c, enamel, 40 x 31mm. $550 estimate. |  |
| 6423. Medieval bronze enameled pendant, VIII-IX c AD, 1.8". $150 estimate. |  |
| 6424. Goth silver fibula, IV c., 2". $350 estimate. |  |
| 6425. Two Viking bronze buckles, XI-XII, up to 1.7". $300 estimate. |  |
| 6426. Medieval bronze cosmetic implements, VIII-IX c. 2.1". $275 estimate. |  |
| 6427. Silver western Slavic ornaments, X-XII c, 15.5". $700 estimate. |  |
| 6428. Pair of Kievan Rus silver earrings, XI c, 22 mm. $250 estimate. |  |
| 6429. Pair of Kievan Rus silver earrings, XI c, 22 mm. $450 estimate. |  |
| 6430. Pair of Kievan Rus silver earrings, XI c, 21 mm. $250 estimate. |  |
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