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LOT 1962
Bronze Seal Matrix of Vezelay with Christ and Mary
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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