To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
1501 - Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription. 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 stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, item 743, for type. 13.1 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]
Starting price
£5 (€6)The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
£60 - 80 (€71 - 96)Sale fees
Byzantine Seal Matrix with Inscription. 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 stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, item 743, for type. 13.1 grams, 18 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] 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.
Auction details
DISCOVER THE PAST: General Antiquities, Ancient Art & Collectables - Day 3Auction house
TimeLine Auctions +44 1 27 78 15 121 enquiries@timelineauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.