Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF BYZANTINE ENKOLPION

COLLECTION OF BYZANTINE ENKOLPION - Ca. AD 1000 - 1200. A collection of three bronze enkolpion plates, including from left to right: a cross-shaped plate incised with arched and radiating motifs and a central circular medallion; a plain cross-form panel with five recessed circles arranged symmetrically along the vertical axis and arms; and a plate engraved with a frontal image of the Virgin Orans with the Child on her chest, inscribed above with the Greek word ???????, meaning ”All-Holy.”For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7659, Antiquities, 13 October 2008, Lot 7.Size: 52-77mm x 34-48mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the German art market, 1990s.