Anonymous byzantine lead seal with saints John the baptist and Nicholaos(11th c)

Description

Anonymous byzantine lead s
eal with the depictions
of saints John the baptist and Nicholaos
(
11th c
.).
A beautiful rare piece!
Obv.:
Facial bust of saint John the Baptist, nimbate, wearing chiton, blessing by his right hand and holding a cruciger stick by his left, sigla in the field, O/ΙΩ/Ο-ΠΡΟ/ΔΡΟ/ΜΟC (Saint John the Forerunner), dotted border.
Rev.:
Facial bust of saint Nicholaos, nimbate, wearing prelate's garments, blessing by his right hand and holding the book of Gospels in his left, sigla in the field, O/ΝΙ/ΚΟ-Λ/Α/ΟC (Saint Nicholaos), dotted border.
5.78
g
r
, 21 mm, 12h.
Slightly off-centre, some earthen residues, otherwise Fine/Very Fine, as in photos.
Uncleaned with an attractive natural dark patina.
A nice piece, with historical importance, acquired in a European auction.
Please check well photos for condition!
No reserve, no returns!
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