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LOT 3748
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Early Byzantine Terracotta Pilgrim's Token. 6th-7th century AD.
Blessing of St. Symeon monastery of the Miraculous Mountain(?). St. Symeon orans atop a large central column, flanked by two angels flying in to crown him with wreaths; reliquary(?) to left and small figure going to climb ladder on right / Palm print on convex surface. Cf. G. Vikan, Byzantine Pilgrimage Art, fig. 29a & b. 8.14gr, 25mm.
Condition as seen.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
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