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ITEM: Seal depicting cross
MATERIAL: Lead
CULTURE: Medieval
PERIOD: 5th - 7th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 7 mm x 13 mm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Belgian private collection, acquired in the 1980s

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Byzantine stamps in bronze depicting a dove are intriguing artifacts that shed light on the administrative, religious, and artistic practices of the Byzantine Empire. These stamps, also known as seals or bullae, were used to authenticate documents, letters, or containers by impressing a design onto wax or clay. The image of the dove, a symbol of peace, purity, and the Holy Spirit in Christian iconography, held particular significance in Byzantine culture, reflecting the empire's deep-rooted Christian identity.

The depiction of a dove on Byzantine stamps often featured the bird with outstretched wings, holding an olive branch in its beak. This imagery evoked biblical associations with the story of Noah's Ark, where a dove carrying an olive branch symbolized the end of the flood and God's covenant with humanity. In the Byzantine context, the dove motif likely served not only as a symbol of peace and divine protection but also as a visual representation of the Christian faith and the empire's spiritual authority.

Byzantine stamps featuring a dove design were used by various officials, ecclesiastics, and individuals across the empire to validate documents and correspondence. The use of such stamps helped ensure the authenticity and authority of official communications, legal decrees, and religious correspondence within the Byzantine administrative and ecclesiastical systems.

5th - 7th Century A.D - Unknown

Medieval Lead Seal depicting cross  (Sin Precio de Reserva)

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Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

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