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ID number: BIRBI-SL0011 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Named collection: A. A. M. Bryer Collection Artist / Maker: Konstantinos Title / Object name: Lead Seal Object type: Seal
Culture: Byzantine Date made: 10th/11th Century Collector: Bryer, Anthony A. M. Materials: Lead Measurements: 1.95 Provenance: Barber acquisition 0165B. Donated by A. A. M. Bryer 1976, found in Trabzon.
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Obverse: Patriarchal cross re-crossed, with flourishes/tendrils extending from base, consisting of three steps, to sumit of cross. Circular inscription around cross.
Reverse: Inscription on three lines, cross preceding inscription. Solid border present.
Inscriptions / Translations: Obverse: KE … Tω Cω Δ…Λ (Lord help your servant).
Reverse: KON…/ANTHN…/C R' CΠA/Θ, KAN' (Constantine, imperial spatharokandidatos).
Notes: Oxydisation, edges worn. Struck centrally. String course aligned vertically on centre.
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