Islamic Floral Bread Stamp

8th-10th century AD. A bronze bread stamp of six lobes with running scroll design, loop to the reverse. 25 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market be

Eastern Europe, Greece, ca. 19th century CE. A large, hand-carved wood bread stamp depicting Jesus standing holding a staff with a banner bearing a cross. He is surrounded by a field of floral designs

Assembled group includes, 11- 7.75" dia salad plates with red crown lion mark Bavaria Schumann Arzberg Dresden Line stamp, 6 square 7.5" blue ink dye with lion Bavaria Schumann stamp, 12 -6.25" bread

Set of twelve S. Kirk & Son sterling silver bread plates; monogrammed 'D' within scrolling floral borders; each with sterling and S. Kirk & Son Inc. stamps; together weighing approx. 37 troy o

19th century, central floral cartouche, major blue border, gilt rims, marked "Real Ironstone China," with a crown stamp, to include (6) dinner plates, (9) salad plates, (9) bowls, (9) bread plates, (3

Ca. AD 500 - 900. A Byzantine silver cross shaped bread stamp. It has an inscription, dots and a round hoop on the back. For similar see: GREEK, ROMAN AND BYZANTINE OBJECTS FROM THE ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS

An important Byzantine bronze bread stamp with a menorah, 4th - 5th Century AD, the seven-branched menorah is flanked by a lulav and a shofar, loop handle at back. 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in (5.4 x 4.5 cm). Nic

Roman, Late Imperial Period or early Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A rectangular leaded-bronze bread stamp with two rows of letters and a ring form handle. Bread stamps have been used t

Byzantine Empire, ca5th to 10th century CE. Perhaps the finest example of a bronze bread stamp we have handled! Cast bronze implement used by bakers to identify their bakery goods - a form of early pa

Byzantine Empire, ca. 600 to 900 CE. This is a creamy marble bread stamp from the Byzantine Empire. Bread stamps have been used throughout the Old World, particularly the Mediterranean and Near East,

Classical World, Greco-Roman, Late Republic Period, ca. 1st century BCE. A cast-bronze bread stamp of a rectangular form with a suspension ring on the verso. The recessed stamp face bears 14 raised Gr

A large Byzantine bread stamp made of bronze, 6th - 7th century A.D.Großer und schwerer kreisrunder Brotstempel. Auf der glatten Unterseite zwei Knuppen. Auf der Oberseite erhabener Rand und um sec

Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. Gorgeous bronze bread stamp - an early form of advertsing - in rectangular form spelling out the name of the proprietor - P. SERUILI VENUSTI - which ironic

A Roman bronze bread stamp reading 'SIMPLICI', c. 3rd – 4th Century AD, the rectangular stamp with thick loop handle. L: 2 ½ in (6.3cm). Nice green bronze patina. Ex New York private collection.

Ancient Near East, early Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. An excellent cast-bronze bread stamp, of a rectangular form, with seven raised letters on its face and a loop handle on the verso.

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast-bronze bread stamp, of a rectangular form, the press portion containing seven letters as well as a petite stalk of wheat in the lower right co

Classical World, late Roman Imperial to early Byzantine Empire period, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A cast-leaded-bronze bread stamp that is shaped like an 'L' with an integral ring handle on the verso.

An estate lot of two (2) Chinese cloisonne vessels, both with colorful green and blue floral designs, and opposing Arabic script cartouches. Includes: one (1) featuring a blue ground; and one (1) with

Rome or Byzantine Empire; c. 3rd-7th century AD Of Rectangular form, with deeply molded letters. Dimensions 2 3/8" (6 cm) Provenance: Provenance: The John J. Slocum Collection Mr. Slocum (1914-19

Roman or early Byzantine, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A cast-bronze rectangular bread stamp with eight letters inscribed on its face and a loop handle with an additional knob on the verso. Bread stamps

Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A finely cast leaded bronze bread stamp of a rectangular form with a face that bears an inscription - IORIOTO / CVRNVTV. Given the neat arrangem

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A cast-bronze bread stamp of a rectangular form bearing seven raised Greek letters within the rece

Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A hand-carved marble prosphora (bread) stamp. The stamp has a discoid press face with an exterior ring bearing a fragmentary inscription

Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 500 to 900 CE. A cast lead bread stamp with dense lettering around its edges and the remains of a rectangular motif in the center. A large handle rises from the back.