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LOT 1611
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix
CIRCA 13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.99 grams, 28 mm).
With intaglio robed figure to the centre and surrounding legend: '+ AMIE AEI AVEI.'. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Odiham, Hampshire, UK.
Footnotes
This is an amatory legend, such are not uncommon on personal seals. It seems likely that the intended inscription was that found on a gold finger ring from Essex in the 18 century, i.e. 'AMI AMES AMIE AVES' [Beloved, love! You have a beloved!], also see a brooch on the PAS database under reference no.BUC-B93E93, which reads 'AMIE AMEZ A'.
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