JUDAEA. Cast bronze bread stamp. Circa 4th to 6/7th centuries AD.CNG Feature Auction 118 Antiquities, Bronze Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA. Cast bronze bread stamp. Circa 4th to 6/7th centuries AD. Used for identifying Kosher bread. Large menorah; uncertain symbols to left and right; all in relief within rectangular border / Blank, but for attached handle. Dimensions: 61mm x 43mm x 30mm. Weight: 45.08 g. Cf. Michael and Judy Steinhardt Collection (Christie’s 2775, 13 December 2013), lot 167 (for a similar example). Green patina, earthen encrustation, cleaning marks. Intact. |