A CHRISTIAN GNOSTIC BRONZE AMULET Byzantine Period, 6th-7th century CE. 5.2 cm in diameter. Depicting a Saint riding a horse and spearing a demon, with angels and Magi. With the beginning of Psalm 91 on the obverse an Isaiah 6:3 on the reverse. The other side depicts Jesus with angels and Jesus with the 12 apostles. In fair condition. With an attached chain. Published in: Joan G. Westenholz (ed.): Images of Inspiration. Early Christian Art, 2000, pp. 142-3. Ex Shlomo Moussaieff collection, Herzliya Pituah.
Price realized | 1'600 USD |
Starting price | 1'500 USD |
Estimate | 2'500 USD |