Lot Essay
Not Illustrated
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A LATE ROMAN BURNED CLAY BREAD STAMP
Circa 4th Century A.D.
Molded with two feet oriented heel-to-toe, with an inscription in Latin letters continuing from one to the other, reading "EPONTI"
43/8 in. (11.1 cm) long
Circa 4th Century A.D.
Molded with two feet oriented heel-to-toe, with an inscription in Latin letters continuing from one to the other, reading "EPONTI"
43/8 in. (11.1 cm) long
Provenance
Hans Silvius von Aulock
Dr. Elie Borowski
Dr. Elie Borowski
Literature
von der Osten, Altorientaliche Siegelsteine der Sammlung Hans Silvius von Aulock, no. 364.
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