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Medieval Bronze Pendant with Enamel and Gilding

Medieval Bronze Pendant with Enamel and Gilding

Decorated with enamel and gilding, this striking bronze pendant is an excellent example of medieval jewelry. The pendant is in a trefoil shape, each of the lobes outlined in green and red enamel. This shape was one used in the Middle Ages to represent the Christian trinity, with each of the lobes of the trefoil representing a different form of God (the father, son and Holy Spirit).

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« Token » with Flower Pattern

« Token » with Flower Pattern

The ‘token’ (the term is chosen solely because of its shape, with no reference to its ancient use, which is currently unknown) is carved from a small lapis lazuli pebble of a beautiful azure blue, veined with grey in places.

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Twisted Bracelet

Twisted Bracelet

The bracelet, which, given its size, was most likely worn on the arm rather than the wrist, is made of a long, thick twisted bronze wire. Its ends, which are very close together, are flat and decorated with a series of incised vertical lines.

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Earring representing a Bird

Islamic Earring representing a Bird.

The pendant is a small masterpiece of Islamic jewelry: it combines several materials and crafting techniques common among Near Eastern goldsmiths of the time. This supports a stylized bird figurine, whose plumage is rendered in dark red and black enamel.

CHF 3'900 Read More
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Twisted bracelet

Twisted bracelet

This beautiful gold bracelet is embellished by a circular bezel set with an agate. It is composed of a thick, twisted gold wire and of a circular, trapezoidal bezel, which is remarkable both for its width and for its height: this bezel is attached to the bracelet by an elaborate hinge system

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Byzantine Reliquary Cross (Encolpion)

Byzantine Reliquary Cross (Encolpion)

This cross, which can still be opened and closed, is composed of two bronze boxes that were molded and held by hinges. A thick suspension ring enabled the encolpion to be worn as a pendant.

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Pair of Silver Bracelets

Pair of Silver Bracelets

The two bracelets, which look very similar but are not identical, are composed of several twisted wires of silver arranged in a semi-circle; they are soldered to two triangular plates that form the ends of the adornment.

CHF 2'150 Read More

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Medieval Bronze Pendant with Enamel and Gilding

« Token » with Flower Pattern

Twisted Bracelet

Earring representing a Bird

Twisted bracelet

Byzantine Reliquary Cross (Encolpion)

Pair of Silver Bracelets

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