Late Roman/Early Byzantine Bronze Bread stamp in the shape of a foot - 16×40×0 mm - (1)
ITEM\t. Bread stamp in the shape of a foot MATERIAL\t. Bronze CULTURE\t. Late Roman / Byzantine PERIOD\t5th – 6th Century A. D DIMENSIONS\t16 mm x 40 mm CONDITION\t. Good condition PROVENANCE\t. Ex English private collection DESCRIPTION\t. A bronze bread stamp in the shape of a foot with partial ring handle. The base has the letters in retrograde relief. It was used to indicate the producer, or to attest to the magistrate responsible for their production. This could be particularly important in cases where bread was being distributed to the people as a political act. All our items comes with Certificate of Authenticity The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
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ITEM\t. Bread stamp in the shape of a foot MATERIAL\t. Bronze CULTURE\t. Late Roman / Byzantine PERIOD\t5th – 6th Century A. D DIMENSIONS\t16 mm x 40 mm CONDITION\t. Good condition PROVENANCE\t. Ex English private collection DESCRIPTION\t. A bronze bread stamp in the shape of a foot with partial ring handle. The base has the letters in retrograde relief. It was used to indicate the producer, or to attest to the magistrate responsible for their production. This could be particularly important in cases where bread was being distributed to the people as a political act. All our items comes with Certificate of Authenticity The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
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