An early byzantine lead pendant amuletwith an archangel(ca 5th-6th cent.)
Obverse:An archangel standing facial, winged and nimbate wearing chiton,within wreath border.
Reverse: Inscription in 6 lines, quotation of Psalm 90:OΚΑΤ/ΟΙΚΩΝ/ΕΝΒΟΗ/ΘΕΙΑ/ΤΟΥΥΨΙ/CΤΟΥ = Ὁκατοικῶνἐνβοηθείᾳτοῦ Ὑψίστου (He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High [shall abideunder the shadow of the Almighty]), wreath border.

Condition: Very Fine

Weight: 5.2 gr
Diameter: 30 mm