BYZANTINE. Terracotta pilgrim’s token depicting Theotokos and Holy Infant. Circa 6th-7th centuries AD or later.Electronic Auction 518 Antiquities Sold For $ 300. 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 with Holy Infant on lap, holding cross-tipped scepter in each hand; blundered legend to either side. Dimensions: 19mm, 3.16 g. Cf. BM Inv. 1980, 1105.1 (for type). Dark brown surfaces, orangish earthen deposits. VF. |