Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix

14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (7.78 grams, 26 mm).

Showing a central figure of Mary seated supporting the infant Jesus; ropework edges to the border with legend in Lombardic script '*MATER DEI MEMENTO ME[.]' (Mother of God, remember (me)); loop to the reverse.

Provenance

Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s.

Literature

Cf. Harvey, P.D.A. & McGuinness, A., A Guide to British Medieval Seals, British Library, London, 1996, item 69, for type; legend listed on p.116.

CONDITION

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LOT 1679