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LOT 0399
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
MEDIEVAL BRONZE VESICA-SHAPED SEAL MATRIX WITH VIRGIN AND CHILD
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.82 grams, 30 mm).
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.82 grams, 30 mm).
With central 'Virgin and Child' motif and head of supplicant beneath, pelletted border and legend '* AVE MARIA GRACIA PL' (Hail Mary [full of] grace); 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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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
