Eastern Roman Bronze Amulet with Saint Spearing the Dragon

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Circa 14th century A.D. Oval pendant with integral suspension loop, one side with armoured Saint Theodore or Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon with a barbed spear, a lion beneath and a Greek inscription on the upper edge 'EIC?EOCONIK?NTAKAK = ??? ???? ? ????? ?? ???(?)' = the one god who defeats evil; the reverse with four animals (two lions, a snake, an ibis and a scorpion) reaching towards an altar or a boat, a Greek inscription above '????CA?A???I?A??' = I drink, The God of the hosts, Michael. Cf. similar images in Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 582,626; for an earlier similar amulet Michel, S., Die Magischen Gemmen in Britischen Museum, London, 2001, no.453. 8.77 grams, 56 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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