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LOT 0294
Large French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Baldwin, Prior of Saint John the Baptist at Vendeuil
14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (23.7 grams, 49 mm).
A substantial bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with ribbed strap and pierced lug to the reverse; incuse motif of a gothic-style canopy and balustered column over two figures: St John the Baptist to the left in floor-length robe and textured dalmatic holding a figure of the Agnus Dei in his folded arms, Mary Magdalen to the right in floor-length robe and veil holding ointment-pot and a book; below, facing tonsured male kneeling with hands clasped in prayer; Lombardic script legend to the border within beaded lines 'S' BALD' PRIORIS · S · IONIS · DEVANDAO' (seal of Bald[win] prior of St. John of Vand[...]).
Provenance
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.
Matrix Collection catalogue no.835.
Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.
Accompanied by an old hand written record card in French.
Footnotes
The manor of Vendeuil in the département of l'Aisne, northern France, was known as Vendolium Castrum in 1088 A.D. and may be the place referred to in the legend here.
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LOT 0294
Large French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Baldwin, Prior of Saint John the Baptist at Vendeuil
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
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