![GROUP OF THREE BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARIES: Ca. AD 600 - 800A group of three cast-bronze reliquary cross pendants comprised of three crucifixes that fit together and a large hinge. The first is decorated with knots at the top of each arm and tw](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
Byzantine Bronze
![GROUP OF THREE BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARIES: Ca. AD 600 - 800A group of three cast-bronze reliquary cross pendants comprised of three crucifixes that fit together and a large hinge. The first is decorated with knots at the top of each arm and tw](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105905_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![ANCIENT BYZANTINE 22K YELLOW GOLD BRONZE PENDANT: A Byzantine patinated bronze coin pendant in 22K yellow gold fittings. Ca. 5th to 7th century AD. Total Weight: 3.2 grams. Historical Finds And Archaeological Relics, Jewelry, Numismatics. Dimensions:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018344_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![ANCIENT BYZANTINE ERA BRONZE SQUARE STAMP WITH CROSS: An ancient Byzantine era bronze square stamp, featuring a central cross, adorned with inscriptions and decorated with a rim. This rare artifact includes a holder on the back, indicating its use for pu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS WITH CRUCIFIX: Ca. AD 900 - 1100A Byzantine portable reliquary consisting of two crosses that fit together and a large loop for suspension. The front cross is incised with busts of saints at the top of each arm and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105906_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![EARLY BYZANTINE BRONZE ARM HOLDING A SISTRUM: Ca. AD 100 - 300A stunning Byzantine cast bronze right arm from a small statue, depicted holding a sistrum with cross. The sistrum was a musical instrument that created sound through the rattling of i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![ANCIENT EASTERN ROMAN BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT: An ancient Byzantine period bronze cross pendant from the Eastern Roman Empire. The artifact showcases harmonious proportions and is decorated with artfully worked circles, reflecting the intricate cr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/332667/179457275_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717760590)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RELIQUARY CROSS WITH CRUCIFIX: Ca. AD 500 - 700A Byzantine cross-shaped portable reliquary cross consisting of two symmetrical halves with Christian decorations. The scene has an engraved crucifix with busts of saints in circles at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321656_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE OPEN-WORK ENKOLPION: Ca. AD 800 - 1200A well-preserved bronze reliquary pendant with open-work decoration. The decoration is in the facade of a temple, probably from the holy land. Reliquaries were objects designed to hol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321624_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RING DEPICTING A STANDING ANGEL: Ca. AD 300 - 700A Byzantine ring crafted from bronze. The ring has a round hoop that smoothly transitions into a flat section. The circular bezel of the ring is adorned with an engraving of a winged a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321618_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE ARCHER RING: Ca. AD 400 - 800A beautiful Byzantine bronze archer ring adorned with a pattern of circles and dots on the external surface. Thumb rings such as this were commonly used by archers to protect the pulp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE OIL LAMP ADORNED WITH A CROSS: Ca. AD 500 - 700A Byzantine bronze oil lamp with a patent cross handle. There is a large filling hole in the centre of the body, set with a lid, shaped into a scallop shell. The lid is hinged at the t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321625_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![ROMAN/BYZANTINE CHRISTENING OR BAPTISM RING, C. 2ND-6TH CENTURY AD, SIZE ½: Gilt bronze, size about ½ which suggests a child of six months age or less. Slightly rounded face band, 2.8mm width flaring to the shoulders. Circular bezel with a central cross of triple line be](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![ROMAN/BYZANTINE FIBULA: The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin”. Bronze, just under 1 3/4” length, of delicate form probably for a delicate woman's garment. This example distingu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838578_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RING WITH SIX-ARMED STAR: Ca. AD 400 - 700A late Byzantine bronze ring with a round hoop connected to a square bezel. The bezel is adorned with an engraved star with six arms decorated with dots. This decoration is a stylisati](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE RING WITH STYLISED CROSS: Ca. AD 600 A Byzantine bronze ring with a D-shaped hoop. It has wider shoulders, connected to an elongated bezel depicting a stylised cross. These rings were significant artefacts from the Byzantine E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321653_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RING DEPICTING A PALM BRANCH: Ca. AD 200 - 400A Byzantine bronze ring with a bezel depicting a palm branch flanked by two crosses. These symbols are closely associated with the Passion of Christ.Size: D:12mm / US: 1/2 / UK: A; Wei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321648_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RING WITH A PEACOCK: Ca. AD 300 - 600A medieval bronze ring with a circular bezel depicting a peacock. The peacock is engraved in a stylised manner, facing left with spread tail, incised body and raised neck. In early Chr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321646_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RING DEPICTING A HOLY CROSS: Ca. AD 900 - 1200A Byzantine bronze ring with an almond-shaped bezel, engraved with a simplified holy cross and geometric shapes. The shoulders of the ring are stepped and decorated with lines and dot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321640_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE CROSS PENDANT WITH THE WOUNDS OF CHRIST: Ca. AD 400 - 600A Byzantine bronze cross pendant decorated with five dots representing the five wounds of Christ. It has a round hoop on the top for a chain or suspension rope. The back is undecorated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321658_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE PENDANT WITH THE FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST: Ca. AD 400 - 600A Byzantine bronze cross pendant with stylised flower-shaped arms, decorated with five dots representing the five wounds of Christ. It has a round hoop at the top for a chain or suspen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE CROSS PENDANT WITH THE FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST: Ca. AD 900 - 1200A bronze Byzantine crucifix pendant adorned with spherical decorations representing the five wounds of Christ. The cross shows signs of wear due to centuries of use. Each end of the c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![BYZANTINE BRONZE RING WITH CROSS: Ca. AD 600 - 800A Byzantine bronze ring with a flat, round hoop connected to a cross-shaped bezel. The bezel is engraved with two lines on each arm. For similar see: Byzantium and the West - jewellery](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321651_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
News about Byzantine Bronze
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]