Byzantine Lead Pilgrim's Stamp with Saint Simeon the Stylite (the Pillar Saint) (1x) - 6 cm (No reserve price)
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Pilgrim's Stamp with Saint Simeon the Stylite (the Pillar Saint), a Byzantine lead artifact measuring 6 × 6 × 2 cm, dating to the 6th–8th Century BC, in excellent condition and authentic original, acquired from a gallery/antique dealer in the United Kingdom in 2023.
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- Saint Simeon the Stylite (the Pillar Saint): One of the most common images on Byzantine tokens is Saint Simeon living atop a high pillar. Pilgrims or disciples were often depicted at the base of the pillar. Some pilgrims were shown crawling or kneeling in deep reverence or prayer to demonstrate their humility.
- Curated by W.G. Lambert of the British Museum. Unfortunatly, the original paper is not present.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG62481
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Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private collection S., UK. Collected between 1970 and 1990. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- Saint Simeon the Stylite (the Pillar Saint): One of the most common images on Byzantine tokens is Saint Simeon living atop a high pillar. Pilgrims or disciples were often depicted at the base of the pillar. Some pilgrims were shown crawling or kneeling in deep reverence or prayer to demonstrate their humility.
- Curated by W.G. Lambert of the British Museum. Unfortunatly, the original paper is not present.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG62481
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private collection S., UK. Collected between 1970 and 1990. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
6th - 8th Century BC
Name of object
Pilgrim's Stamp with Saint Simeon the Stylite (the Pillar Saint) (1x)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
2 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
