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LOT 0809
Byzantine Stone Cross Mould
10TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (163 grams, 67 mm).
Rectangular in plan with central recessed Christian cross, small recessed cross within a square to centre, pouring channel above; circular recess to each corner; soapstone.
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market, 1960s-1980s.
Ex Hertfordshire, UK collector.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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Byzantine Gold Coin Bead Necklace
Coin dated 527-565 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Composed of carnelian and perhaps glass rounded oval beads, featuring a gold Solidus coin pendant of Emperor Justinian I; modern screw clasp. 14.3 grams, 37 cm long
Acquired in the 1970s. Ex property of a North London collector. -
Byzantine Bronze Bread Stamp Group
6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Comprising: one sub-rectangular in form with Greek capital letters (Mi, Iota, Iota, Tau and Tau, Iota, Eta) in raised relief, suspension lug to reverse; a leaf-shaped stamp with lugs to the perimeter and three raised letters to the centre, suspension lug to reverse. 40.8 grams total, 38 mm each
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
The larger bronze stamps are generally known in the relevant literature as bread stamps. These were used on the bread consecrated during the Holy Liturgy and then given to the believers as the Body of Christ during the Holy Communion, as well as to the bread which was given as a present at the end of the Liturgy, as 'Blessed bread' or Antidoron. Similar seals are still used today in the Orthodox Church. -
Byzantine Bronze Trade Weight
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Of square form displaying the Greek letters ΓΓ either side of a Christian cross at the centre. 79 grams, 37 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
