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LOT 2693

Judaea, Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.

Menorah [on tripod base] flanked by lulav and shovel to the left and shofar(?) to the right / Falcon or eagle, with spread wings, grasping in talons serpent to right. For similar cf. Gorny & Mosch 212, 3338. Near Very Fine.(3.67gr, 15mm.).

Provenance

Collected from 1970-1999;
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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LOT 2693

Judaea, Lead Seal.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £176

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