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LOT 0941
Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription
CIRCA 6TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (13.1 grams, 18 mm).
With inscription '+ΘKEB / OΘTO / ΔΟΛΟ / ΤΘΛΑ' for 'ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΛ ΤΩ ΔΟΥΛΩ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΛΑΔΕ' (Mother of God, help Lades, the servant of God).
ProvenanceFrom an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva.
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LOT 0941
Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription
Estimate £200 - 280€230 - 320 (for guidance only)$270 - 380 (for guidance only)
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Byzantine Lead Cross
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
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Byzantine Bronze Ring with Hand of God
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Integral ellipsoid plaque with incuse hand motif. 1.34 grams, 18.66 mm overall, 15.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
