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LOT 0407
Medieval Bronze Seal Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Henry Hendrick
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.1 grams, 29 mm).
With central 'walking bird' motif, linear border and legend '* S' HENRICI .:. HENTIRC:' (seal of Henry Hendrick); strap and loop to the reverse.
Provenance
Found Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 0407
Medieval Bronze Seal Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Henry Hendrick
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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