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Arabic - byzantine bronze censer 7th century AD
Price realized:
4.800,00 GBP
Bids:
5
Bids
Lot status:
Auction closed
Description
Arabic - byzantine bronze censer
7th century AD; height cm 54 (21’’); height cup cm 11,5 (5’’); The nine-sided hemispherical footed censor with three attachment loops on the flanged rim, suspended from three chains joined to a six-armed attachment hook, suspension loop above. The rounded bowl is characterized by an inscription in Cuphic characters (a God blessing quote) and it’s cast in relief with scenes from the life of Christ (The Annunciation, the Birth of Christ, the Baptism, the Crucifixion); on the bottom, relief with the Flight into Egypt.
PROVENANCE:
Ex M.D.H. collection (London), acquired in 1980.
7th century AD; height cm 54 (21’’); height cup cm 11,5 (5’’); The nine-sided hemispherical footed censor with three attachment loops on the flanged rim, suspended from three chains joined to a six-armed attachment hook, suspension loop above. The rounded bowl is characterized by an inscription in Cuphic characters (a God blessing quote) and it’s cast in relief with scenes from the life of Christ (The Annunciation, the Birth of Christ, the Baptism, the Crucifixion); on the bottom, relief with the Flight into Egypt.
PROVENANCE:
Ex M.D.H. collection (London), acquired in 1980.
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