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LOT 3586
Byzantine PB Seal of the Church of Apameia. 6th century AD.
EKΛΗCIAC in three lines within wreath / Block monogram of AΠAMEIAC. Translation: (Seal of) the church of Apameia. Unpublished in the standard references. Condition as seen. Very rare ecclesiastical seal.(8.23gr, 21mm, 12h.).
Provenance
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.
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