PAIR OF BYZANTINE BONE PLAQUES WITH CHRIST AND ARCHANGEL

Ca. AD 900 - 1100. A pair of rectangular bone plaques carved in relief, from left to right: the haloed Christ enthroned, holding a book in his left hand and enclosed by a narrow raised border; and a standing archangel with large wings descending on either side of the body, dressed in a long tunic and mantle and holding a long staff diagonally across the torso. Both plaques are pierced near the corners for attachment. For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium: Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era, cat. no. 337, Christ Blessing Emperor Otto II and Empress Theophano. Size: 59-64mm x 26-28mm; Weight: 20g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market; formerly in Germany before 2011. Accompanied by a German Export license. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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