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LOT 1898

Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Lamb of God

12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (5.08 grams, 23 mm).

Chessman type matrix with central agnus dei motif and surrounding legend 'Ecce Agnus D[ei]' (here is the lamb of God'). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired from TimeLine Originals, Essex, UK, in 2004.
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.

Accompanied by a copy of the on line listing.

CONDITION

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LOT 1898

Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Lamb of God

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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