Accession No

1933.613


Description

A wooden stamp for marking a priest's bread before baking. It is square, with letters engraved on the flat side, and a small protruding handle on the back. There is a small perforation through the handle, with a loop of red fibre threaded through.


Place

Europe; Southern Europe; Cyprus


Period


Source

Guillemard, Francis Henry Hill (Dr) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1933.613


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Fibre


Local Term


Measurements

44mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Attached circular museum label with metal border notes in pencil: 'Seal used in Cyprus for stamping the priest's bread before baking'.
Event Date
Author: rachel hand


Context (Production / use)
The loaf had the mark impressed on it by the baking, so the baker should know which loaf was for the priest.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Wooden stamp for marking the priest's bread.
Event Date 1933
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
A wooden stamp for marking a priest's bread before baking. It is square, with letters engraved on the flat side, and a small protruding handle on the back. There is a small perforation through the handle, with a loop of red fibre threaded through.
Event Date 2/5/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff


FM:49996

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