An early christian eucharistic bread-stamp from Athens


Published: Jul 6, 2011
Keywords:
Early Christian period Athens minor arts bread-stamp eucharistic bread-stamp
Νικόλαος ΓΚΙΟΛΕΣ
Abstract

A circular clay stamp for Eucharistic bread was discovered in the excavations to the south of the Acropolis. It is decorated with a Greek cross in champlevé technique. The stamp can be dated to the 5th century.

 

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Νικόλαος ΓΚΙΟΛΕΣ, University of Athens

School of History and Archaeology, Professor Emeritus

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