1466 - Byzantine Steatite Mount with Saint John the Theologian. 10th-12th century A.D. Showing a bust of a man dressed in a cloak and with his head turned to look over his shoulder, possibly depicting St John; rectangular in plan with rounded corners. Cf. Kalavrezou-Maxeiner, Byzantine Icons in Steatite, Wien, 1985, pl.2, for type. 2.52 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Byzantine Steatite Mount with Saint John the Theologian. 10th-12th century A.D. Showing a bust of a man dressed in a cloak and with his head turned to look over his shoulder, possibly depicting St John; rectangular in plan with rounded corners. Cf. Kalavrezou-Maxeiner, Byzantine Icons in Steatite, Wien, 1985, pl.2, for type. 2.52 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Acquired from Artemis Gallery, 2003. Private collection, Europe. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.