Archaeological Center

Auction 68  –  12 - 13 April 2020

Archaeological Center, Auction 68

Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Part 1: Su, 12.04.2020, from 4:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Mo, 13.04.2020, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

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.

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Price realized 1'600 USD
Starting price 1'500 USD
Estimate 2'500 USD
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