Late Roman / Byzantine Leaded Bronze Bread Stamp
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Description
Classical World, late Roman Imperial to early Byzantine Empire period, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A cast-leaded-bronze bread stamp that is shaped like an 'L' with an integral ring handle on the verso. The recessed cavity along the obverse face houses 6 raised Greek letters which read "KARPOI," meaning "fruits" in Greek. Bread stamps like this example were impressed into a loaf of bread at the town bakery to mitigate theft and ensure a bread loaf went home with the correct customer. Size: 3" L x 2.375" W (7.6 cm x 6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Herakles Numismatics, Huntersville, North Carolina, USA; ex-Vilmar Numismatics
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#163535
Provenance: ex-Herakles Numismatics, Huntersville, North Carolina, USA; ex-Vilmar Numismatics
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163535
Condition
Small nicks to periphery, with light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Great green patina throughout.
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Late Roman / Byzantine Leaded Bronze Bread Stamp
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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