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Byzantine Bronze Crescent-Shaped Seal - FZ.288
Origin: Bethlehem, Israel
Circa: 400
AD
to 600
AD
Dimensions:
2.75" (7.0cm) high
x 3.125" (7.9cm) wide
Collection: Byzantine
Medium: Bronze
$6,000.00
Location: United States
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This handsome bronze seal is part of a
fascinating age-old tradition. The use of seal
impressions dates back to the very earliest
beginnings of civilization. Ancient merchants
used their individualized seals to identify their
saleable goods. Egyptian Pharaohs used
magnificently carved seals with images that
served to symbolize their power and authority.
Roman artists carved seals from precious stones,
finely detailing the stunning images of ancient
gods. This bronze seal dating to the Byzantine
period was probably used by the Church as a
seal impression for holy breads. Shaped like the
moon in its first quarter, the seal's curvilinear
lines echo the soft lines of this new moon. The
Byzantine artist who created this symbolic seal
drew on a spiritual lunar image that continues to
inspire and move us today. Just as this seal
created a meaningful impression on ancient holy
bread, so it makes a meaningful impression on
our ancient emotions.
- (FZ.288)
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