BYZANTINE. Terracotta pilgrim’s token depicting Theotokos and Holy Infant. Circa 6th-7th centuries AD or later.Electronic Auction 517 Antiquities Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BYZANTINE. Terracotta pilgrim’s token depicting Theotokos and Holy Infant. Circa 6th-7th centuries AD or later. Theotokos enthroned facing, holding Holy Infant on lap; to either side, four pellets and Latin cross. Dimensions: 19mm, 2.72 g. Cf. BM Inv. 1980,1105.1 (for type). Dark brown surfaces, earthen deposits, light cleaning scratches, broken and repaired. Near VF. |