Late Roman / Byzantine Leaded Bronze Bread Stamp
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Roman, Imperial Period to early Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A fine cast leaded-bronze stamp of trefoil form with an integral ring handle on the verso. The recessed cavity along the obverse face contains 3 raised Latin letters "S I T" surrounded by a raised border. 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: 1.5" Diameter (3.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141885
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#141885
Condition
Perforations through 3 areas on from reverse through obverse face. Green and russet patina and light mineral deposits.
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Late Roman / Byzantine Leaded Bronze Bread Stamp
Estimate $500 - $750
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