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LOT 2314
Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Spread Eagle
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (14.4 grams, 29.06 mm).
With a central spread eagle motif and legend on the border '*EGLE IOHIS' for 'eagle of (St.) John'; supplied with an impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 2314
Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Spread Eagle
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£75 (EUR 87; USD 101) +BP*
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