Dark Age Bronze Decorated Pyxis

拍品描述

Circa 5th-6th century A.D. or later. Tubular in section with planar base; circumferential ribbing to the sidewall and pounced field with reserved tendrils and leaves; with later Lombardic script legend above base '+ XTVS EVANGELII REDIMITVS HONORE DECENTI' (Christ .. of the Gospel submitted with noble honour). See Klein, H.A., Amalfi, Byzantium, and the Vexed Question of Artistic 'Influence' in Zeitschrift des Deutschen Vereins für Kunstwissenschaft, 2015. 56.9 grams, 77 mm (3 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. A similar dedicatory inscription appears on the Farfa Casket. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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