Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 20 16-18 Jul 2022
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Anonymous, circa 10th century. Amulet (Lead, 30 mm, 22.60 g, 12 h), womb or "hystera" amulet. Circular magical legend Facing head, seven serpent heads around. Rev. Circular magical legend Holy Rider on horseback to right, spearing demon. Cf. J. Spier: Medieval Byzantine Amulets and their Tradition, in: Journal of the Warburg and Courtauld Institutes 56 (1993), 21. Very fine.