CIRCA 7TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
TWO BYZANTINE BRONZE STAMP SEALS
circa 7th-9th century a.d.
One with a square face inscribed "Lord help Stephanos the Imperial Spatharios," a rectangular knobbed handle in back; the other with a round face with an inscription encircling the Chi-Rho, a round loop handle in back
2 in. (7 cm.) diameter for the larger (2)
circa 7th-9th century a.d.
One with a square face inscribed "Lord help Stephanos the Imperial Spatharios," a rectangular knobbed handle in back; the other with a round face with an inscription encircling the Chi-Rho, a round loop handle in back
2 in. (7 cm.) diameter for the larger (2)
Exhibited
One formerly on loan to the British Museum, 1983-1989.