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Byzantine lead seal of N. sebastos/depiction of Mother of God Vlachernitissa
Byzantine lead seal of N. sebastos/depiction of Mother of God Vlachernitissa
Byzantine lead seal of N. sebastos/depiction of Mother of God Vlachernitissa
Byzantine lead seal of N. sebastos/depiction of Mother of God Vlachernitissa

Byzantine lead seal of N. sebastos/depiction of Mother of God Vlachernitissa

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Era: Ancient
  • BYZANZ SIEGEL: BYZANTINE LEAD SEAL
  • Condition: Condition: Open across the channel on rev., otherwise about Very Fine. Uncleaned with attractive natural tan patina, exactly as in pictures. A 100% genuine piece.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Year: 1250
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Grade: VF/F

    Description

    Byzantine lead seal of N. sebastos
    with the depiction of the Mother of God Vlachernitissa (13th c.)
    A rare, possibly unpublished, seal with high historical interest!
    Obv.:
    Mother of God standing facial on a dais in "Vlachernitissa" type, nimbate, orans, wearing maphorion and chiton, having Jesus Christ as child on her chest in a medallion, sigla in the field,  M
    Ρ
    -
    Θ
    V (Mother of God), dotted border.
    Rev.:
    Inscription in 7 lines to be deciphered, refering to a sebastos officer.
    32 mm; 19.05 gr
    Condition: Open across the channel on rev., otherwise about Very Fine. Uncleaned with attractive natural tan patina.
    A nice piece, with historical importance, acquired in a European auction.
    Please check well photos for condition!
    No reserve, no returns!
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