A lot of 4 ancient bronze objects. Lot includes a Near Eastern decorative element in the form of a duck, c. 1000 - 600 BC, with suspension loop at back, 16 x 18 mm; A Byzantine bronze pendant in the form of a bird, c. 6th - 9th Century AD, nice style, 26 x 20 mm; A Byzantine bronze applique with image of the Virgin Orans, c. 9th - 12th Century AD, rectangular in shape with two attachment pins. On the face is a neatly incised image of the Virgin facing with nimbus and both hands raised. 25.5 x 18.5 mm. Last a Byzantine pendant or clasp in the form of a bird, c. 5th - 10th Century AD, with cross just below the attachment loop, 48 x 26 mm. A nice group! Ex collection of Peter Cheremisinoff, NJ.

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