Extremely Rare Byzantine Glass Weight - Manuel II Palaiologos (1391-1425 AD) A rare Late Byzantine glass weight in pendant form, attributed to the reign of Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos (1391-1425 AD). Made of sky-blue glass, it features a frontal half-length depiction of Christ Pantokrator, with a cruciform halo, blessing gesture, and Gospel Book. The traditional Christological abbreviations IC - XC (Incoõç Xplotós) appear beside the figure. The piece is associated with the official Byzantine system of standardized weights and measures, reflecting imperial authority and the close relationship between Byzantine administration and Christian identity during the Palaiologan period. Material: Glass Colour: Sky Blue Culture: Byzantine Empire Date: Late 14th-Early 15th Century AD Dynasty: Palaiologan Weight: 14.03 g Diameter: 50 mm Condition: Excellent Language: Medieval Greek Acquired in 2025 from NUMIMANICA PRADOS, Spain, at the Madrid Numismatic Fair held on 27 June 2025. Provenance: The piece was previously part of a private collection in Spain, where it had been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity, and Spanish Export Certificate.