Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription

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Circa 11th-12th century A.D. With inscription '+?KEB / O?TO / ???? / ????' for '??????? ?????I ?? ????? ??? ???? ????' (Mother of God, help Lades, the servant of God). Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 743, for type. 13.1 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. The stamp seals that have survived in large numbers from Byzantium are objects a few centimetres high and conical in shape, featuring a sealing surface at the lower end and a pendant at the upper end. They served the same function as signet rings and were used to seal everyday objects, primarily for personal purposes, using wax and other soft materials. 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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