★ Very RARE and An interesting seal with a prelate saint and Arabic inscription, ★
An interesting seal with a prelate saint and Arabic inscription
(ca 11th cent.)
Obverse: Facial bust of a bishop saint in prelate's garments, with his right hand elevated in blessing gesture, sigla in Arabic.
Reverse: Arabic inscription in 2 lines following a decorative pattern and comprising a cross.
A very interesting type of a byzantine period seal!
Condition: Very Fine
Weight: 5.8 gr
Diameter: 19 mm