Description
Byzantine Bronze Early Christian Bread Seal.
Bronze Byzantine Period (4th-7th Century A.D.) stamp used for bread.
Ancient Greek Inscription.
Formed in the shape of a foot out of bronze. This unique bread seal was probably used by early Christian missionaries to mark the loaves of the food aid they were distributing.
A good find from early Christianity!
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. (John 6:35)
Excellent Condition.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.
Shipped direct from the Holy Land.
Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.
