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Lot 7736
A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century
A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century
A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century
A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century

Lot 7736

A gilded Byzantine dove made of lead, circa 9th – 13th century

Works of Art, Antiquities | O82kua | Online auction | 751 Lots

Hammer price € 950

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Description

A dove with open wings made of lead, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Two iron hooks on the undecorated back. Two parallel holes drilled through the body to attach another pendant. The plumage on the underside beautifully worked out. With remains of gilding. Small crack at the tip of the right wing. Minimal bumps, otherwise intact. Length 22 cm.
Provenance: From a southern German collection.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

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Our online auction "Works of Art, Antiquities" includes 751 lots. The auction starts on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 10:00 am. The pre-sale view will take place from Thursday, 18.06. until Sunday, 21.06.2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET).

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