{"product_id":"byzantine-lead-bulla-document-seal-c-6th-10th-century-ad","title":"Byzantine Lead Bulla \/ Document Seal – c. 6th–10th Century AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Byzantine lead bulla (document seal) dating to the early medieval Byzantine Empire. These seals were attached to official documents, correspondence, and goods as a form of authentication and security. A fascinating artifact from the administrative world of Byzantium over 1,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire: Byzantine Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Approximately 6th–10th Century AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Lead bulla \/ document seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Lead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Floral or rosette-style decorative motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Raised attachment area from original document fastening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine bullae were used much like wax seals in medieval Europe. Strings would pass through the seal and secure important state, church, or commercial documents. Surviving examples provide a direct connection to the bureaucracy and communication systems of the Eastern Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buccaneer Bullion Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164281782403,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/2475\/1235\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1363cc5b-8e2f-4edb-ad38-6ee4b05f24ba.jpg?v=1778898086","url":"https:\/\/buccaneer-bullion-co.myshopify.com\/products\/byzantine-lead-bulla-document-seal-c-6th-10th-century-ad","provider":"Buccaneer Bullion Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}