Byzantine Glass Weights - 50 mm (No reserve price)
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Byzantine glass weight in pendant form from the 7th–8th century AD, dark bluish‑green glass 40 × 50 mm (15.49 g) depicting the Theotokos and Christ Child with MP – OY and a partially legible devotional inscription, acquired from Spain at auction and accompanied by the original purchase invoice, Certificate of Authenticity and Spanish Export Certificate.
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Extremely Rare Byzantine Glass Weight in Pendant Form – Theotokos and Christ Child
A rare circular Byzantine glass weight dating to the 7th–8th century AD, made of dark bluish-green glass with lighter green areas and surface weathering.
The obverse depicts the Virgin Mary (Theotokos) holding the Christ Child, accompanied by the Greek abbreviations MP – OY. A partially preserved Greek devotional inscription may read “O Mother of God, help,” although some details remain unclear due to surface weathering.
The piece belongs to the tradition of official Byzantine glass weights used in commercial and monetary transactions.
Culture: Byzantine Empire
Date: 7th–8th century AD
Colour: Dark bluish-green with lighter green areas and surface weathering
Dimensions: 40 × 50 mm
Weight: 15.49 g
Type: Byzantine glass weight in pendant form.
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.
Extremely Rare Byzantine Glass Weight in Pendant Form – Theotokos and Christ Child
A rare circular Byzantine glass weight dating to the 7th–8th century AD, made of dark bluish-green glass with lighter green areas and surface weathering.
The obverse depicts the Virgin Mary (Theotokos) holding the Christ Child, accompanied by the Greek abbreviations MP – OY. A partially preserved Greek devotional inscription may read “O Mother of God, help,” although some details remain unclear due to surface weathering.
The piece belongs to the tradition of official Byzantine glass weights used in commercial and monetary transactions.
Culture: Byzantine Empire
Date: 7th–8th century AD
Colour: Dark bluish-green with lighter green areas and surface weathering
Dimensions: 40 × 50 mm
Weight: 15.49 g
Type: Byzantine glass weight in pendant form.
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.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
7th–8th century AD
Name of object
Weights
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2028
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Height
50 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
5 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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