A very large and impressive Byzantine seal
Lot 2818
Leon Monasteriotes, protospatharios and hypatos, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 32 mm, 35.92 g, 11 h). [MHP] - ΘV Half-length figure of the Mother of God 'Hagiosoritissa' standing left, nimbate, both hands raised in supplication; in upper left field, Hand of God reaching down towards her. Rev. ΘKЄ R,Θ, / ΛЄONTI A/CΠAΘ, S VΠA/T, TⲰ M[O]NA/CTHPIⲰ/T, in six lines. Unpublished in the standard references. A very large and impressive Byzantine seal. Some scrapes and striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
220 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 26-Feb-24, 12:33:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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