Corinth Object: MF 5480
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 5480
Title:   LEAD SEAL
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   5480
Description:   Circular lead seal with central perforation for attaching a cord. This specimen also shows how the Byzantine lead seals appeared after they had been cast and before they were used for sealing documents. Similar to MF-7068 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 2827).
Material:   Lead
Condition:   Complete or intact. Complete.
Period:   Byzantine
Chronology:   According to Corinth 12
Area:   Forum south central
Context:   NB159 P349
Findspot Description:   From Area 1B, in Wall at D'-13. Same place as Coin 1936-23 and Coin 1936-24.
Bibliography:   Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 2826
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Forum south central
Basket: NB159 P349
Notebook Page: NB 159, spread 88 (pp. 349 - 350)