Fine Art Jewelry and Decorative Art

A Very Rare Byzantine/Post Byzantine Silver Book Binding, 13/16th Century

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $3,000 - $4,000

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The front side hammered and embossed with a pattern of leaves and centered by a round medalion embossed and hammered with a depiction of Jesus. The four front corners embossed with angels, griffins and eagles in a square frame. The back side embossed with a large cross, dividing the binding into four sides. Each divide embossed with a depiction of saints. Two curved plates serve as a spine, connecting the front and back cover by links.

26.5 x 19.5 cm, weight: 998 gr

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