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ID number: BIRBI-SL0002 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Named collection: A. A. M. Bryer Collection Artist / Maker: Phloros Title / Object name: Lead Seal Object type: Seal
Culture: Byzantine Date made: 7th/8th Century Collector: Bryer, Anthony A. M. Materials: Lead Measurements: 2.15 Provenance: Barber acquisition 0157B. Donated by A. A. M. Bryer 1976, found in Trabzon.
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Obverse: Eagle with wings stretched above, right wing missing from flan edge.
Reverse: Greek inscription.
Inscriptions / Translations: Observe: None.
Reverse: + / ΦΛΟ/Ρȣ ΥΠ/ΑΤȣ (Phloros Hypatos).
Notes: Lettering is well preserved, part of eagle with wings stretched above missing. String course aligned vertically on centre.
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