BYZANTINE BRONZE SEAL

Ca. AD 700. A cast bronze stamp of rectangular shape, with a raised border enclosing two lines of inscription in bold capital letters. The inscription reads NEINOC PONTIF. The reverse is plain, with a substantial circular loop handle attached centrally for gripping and applying pressure. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2605, Antiquities, Lot. 98 Size: 50mm x 70mm; Weight: 225g Provenance: Private collection; Acquired in Europe before 2001. Notarized, in Switzerland before the 2005 LTBC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,350

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