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Rare Greek Silver Plaque - Cross, Columns, Temple
Rare Greek Silver Plaque - Cross, Columns, Temple
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Description
Greece, early Christian period, ca. 200 CE. This is a small silver plaque with a hammered design, likely used to decorate a small personal item belonging to someone wealthy. The design shows a small temple with two columns and a simple cross atop it; inside the temple is an inscription: "???? ????? S???d a????" which includes the names "Attila" and "Paul" and may reference ownership. Paul may also be a reference to St Paul, who founded Christianity in Greece at Thessaloniki in 125 CE. Size: 1.15" W x 1.6" H (2.9 cm x 4.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Important LA County collection

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Condition
Slightly bent, clear designs
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Rare Greek Silver Plaque - Cross, Columns, Temple

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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Starting Price $500
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