Lot 1462
Uncertain, circa 10th century. Amulet (Lead, 51 mm, 34.70 g, 12 h). Uncertain magical legend. Nimbate Holy Rider on horseback to right, spearing demon lying on the ground. Before the rider, attendant standing to left. Rev. Uncertain magical legend. Facing head, serpent heads around. Cf. J. Spier: Medieval Byzantine Amulets and their Tradition, in: Journal of the Warburg and Courtauld Institutes, vol. 56 (1993) no. 21 and Leu Numismatik Web Auction 20 (2022), 3125. A large and intriguing Byzantine womb amulet. Very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.


This amulet was intended to keep the womb calm and in its proper place. There are traces of a magical legend on both sides. Usually, these legends have an invocation of the rider or a magical spell directed to the womb.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Current bid:
50 CHF
Bid increment:
5 CHF
Minimum bid:
55 CHF
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 07-Sep-25, 17:11:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.

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