LOT 3594
Early Byzantine PB Pilgrim's Amulet. 6th-7th century AD.
Nimbate saint on horseback to left, holding cruciform sceptre / Pillar-saint St. Symeon (Stylites) orans atop a large central column, flanked by two angels flying in; reliquary(?) to right and small figure going to climb ladder on left. Cf. L. Wamser: Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas östliches Erbe, 310; for tokens with similar iconography see G. Vikan, Byzantine Pilgrimage Art, fig. 22, 24, 25, 29-30. Condition as seen. Pierced; suspension loop missing.(2.42gr, 19mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Group of Twenty Four [24] Bronze Coin Weights. 15th-19th century AD.
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Various types. 99gr total.
Condition as seen.
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Group of Four [4] PB Byzantine Seals. 6th century AD.
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Various types. 35.65gr total.
Condition as seen.
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Hellenistic to Roman Imperial PB Weight of 8 Drachms or Oktadrachm. 2nd century BC-2nd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Levantine Region. Large H in relief within linear square / Blank. Cf. CPAI III, 1, 287; Pondera Online 14862. 28.11gr, 39mm.
Condition as seen. Square weight with raised and concave edges; tab broken away.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s.
