Bidspirit auction | RARE BYZANTINE GOLD ENAMELLED EARRINGS

RARE BYZANTINE GOLD ENAMELLED EARRINGS WITH DOVES - Ca. AD 1100 - 1200.A magnificent pair of matching Byzantine gold earrings with lunar-shaped bodies composed of two gold leaves that are engraved and enamelled on the side. On side A of the earrings is a central cross flanked by two doves facing each other. On side B of the earrings is a central floral motif flanked by two polygonal stripes with flowers. For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium, Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era, n. 212 - 214.Size: 35-35mm x 30-30mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.