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GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400
£100 (EUR 116; USD 134) (+bp*)
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (54.2 grams, 61 mm).
A reproduction of a Medieval seal discoid in plan with flange handle to reverse; central incuse design of facing Christ in loincloth, nimbate and holding a processional cross with legend 'MARIA', beside a tree with kneeling nimbate Mary, her hands extended and legend 'RABONI' above; scallop motifs in the field, outer band of egg-and-dart moulding; legend to inner band ' ·:· SIGILLVM ·:· CAPPITULI ·:· VEZELIASSENSIS' (chief seal of Vézelay [in Burgundy, France]).
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, UK.
FOOTNOTES:
The reference is to the incident in John v.20 where Jesus said to his mother, “Mary” and she turned toward him and cried out “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).
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