Lot 14 EARLY MEDIEVAL SILVER-GILDED ICON OF JESUS CHRIST, 12TH TO 13TH CENTURY A.D.

Silver with gilding, adorned with emerald, sapphire, garnet, and pearls This finely crafted early medieval icon depicts Jesus Christ, likely as part of a larger religious artifact, such as a book cover or reliquary. The central figure of Christ is rendered in high relief, with intricate gilded details emphasizing the facial features, flowing hair, and garments. His right hand is raised in blessing, while his left holds an open book displaying Greek inscriptions.

The icon is framed by a beaded nimbus that incorporates elaborate detailing in its gold plating, signifying Christ’s divine radiance. Each corner of the piece features precious stones: an emerald, sapphire, and garnet, with pearls accenting the halo. The inscriptions “IC” and “XC” flank Christ, abbreviations for “Jesus Christ” in Greek, a common feature of Byzantine and Eastern Christian iconography. Dimensions: 10 x 10 cm