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LOT 3443
Byzantine Iconographic PB Seal. Circa 6th-7th century AD.
Bust of the Mother of God, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion; before her, the infant Christ with nimbus; in field left and right, cross / Cruciform monogram. For a seal with a similar monogram, see Laurent, Orghidan 636 ('Megas'). Good Fine.(6.04gr, 18mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market circa 2004.
From the private collection of a North West London gentleman.
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Group of ten [10] Byzantine and Later Lead Seals. c.6th-8th century AD and later.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: mixed group of lead seals and other items, including various issues and types. 42gr total, 13-26 mm.
Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market circa 2004. From the private collection of a North West London gentleman. -
Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD. Possibly Levante mint.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Menorah / Wreath containing monogram(?). Apparently unpublished. 1.20gr, 11mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Byzantine Bronze Amulet. After circa 10th century AD.
Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Ο Α ΘΕΟ-ΔΟΡΟC(sic), facing bust of Saint Theodore, nimbate, holding spear with right hand and sword with left / Blank. 74gr, 47mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
