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THBByzantine Gilt Silver Footed Cup w/ Cross
Lot 41
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Near East, Byzantine, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A beautiful cup created from high-quality silver and adorned with a gilt cross at the center. Sitting upon a tiered, annular foot, the hemispherical bowl features one handle that elegantly extends from the rim, curving beneath and ending with a downward-pointing, conical terminus, while the top displays a flared cover flanked by gilt volutes at the rim. The equal-armed cross is both impressed and gilt with decorative nodules at the corner of each arm. The central cross suggests that this vessel would have been used during a Christian religious ceremony, perhaps for holding the water during a Baptism or the wine for the Eucharist. Size: 6.5" L x 4.7" W x 2.4" H (16.5 cm x 11.9 cm x 6.1 cm); silver quality: 97.7%; weight: 178.7 grams
Luxury objects like this gilt silver cup attest to the considerable prosperity of this region, due in large part to its agricultural bounty. From the fourth through seventh centuries, this great wealth enabled even small, rural communities to finance the construction of many churches and acquire sumptuous liturgical equipment.
A similar silver chalice without gilding and of a slightly more petite scale (4.5 inches long) hammered $26,290 (now $46, 166.78 with inflation) at Christie's New York on December 12, 2002 (lot 651, Live Auction 1164 "Ancient Jewelry").
Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-private UK collection, acquired in Geneva, Switzerland in the 1990s; ex-Tarab collection, 1970s
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SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions." #191720Some abrasions, nicks, and indentations as shown, all commensurate with age. Possible slight bend to form, but otherwise, intact and excellent with good remaining gilding and light patina in areas.Condition
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