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LOT 1576
Medieval Ceramic Group
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
20 7/8 x 9 1/4 in. (11.7 kg total including box, 53 x 23.5 cm).
Composed of glazed and decorated fragmentary vessel fragments. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Cf. Taylor, K., Hull, G., 'Excavation of Post-medieval Features and a Dump of Late Eighteen-century Artefacts from 5/6-7 Market Street, Oxford' in Oxoniensia, LXVII, pp.313-357, figs.1-3-10 (dishes-bowls).
FootnotesBowls similar to the specimen in this group, dated to of the first half of the 17th century, were present in very small numbers in the Oxford excavations of late Medieval and Post Medieval levels. Locally manufactured bowls of the second half of the 17th century were found in large numbers from the various layers, made up of Oxford Type B, with their distinctive angular profiles, dated circa 1650-1690.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
The keeled hoop with three X-motifs, two stylised animal heads supporting the oval bezel inscribed with Lombardic letters (letters M and X separated by decorative motifs, cross to the top); the possibly earlier intaglio with a draped bust of an empress (Faustina the Younger?) in profile to the left, with an elongated neck and curled hair tied back in a bun at the nape of the neck. 5.98 grams, 22.96 mm overall, 18.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired at Christie's, New York (Antiquities Sale), circa 2000. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.11818-204560.
It is likely that the inscription is abbreviation for 'Memento Mori', meaning 'remember you must die', accompanied by a cross and X for Christ. This imagery served as a reminder to the Christians to keep their soul in good order for the final judgment. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Strap End with Flowering Plant
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
In relief within a geometric border; pierced for attachment. 4.09 grams, 21 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Stag's Head
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a shield-shaped die and hexagonal stem with suspension loop at apex, matrix depicting facing stag's head with boxed cross between its antlers and Latin inscription above: 'LELSV' (I am loyal). 6.91 grams, 18 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-D22C10.
The stag and cross device was used in the heraldic arms of St Eustace and St Hubert of Leige, who reputedly witnessed a stag with a cross between its antlers whilst out hunting.
