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LOT 1984
Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Hawis Daughter of David
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (10.3 grams, 30 mm).
Vesica-shaped in plan with lug handle and low-relief leaf motif to reverse; obverse with incuse fleur-de-lys motif and legend to the border '* S' HAWIS' · FIL : DAVI' (seal of Hawi[s] daughter of Davi[d]). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Paul Moore collection, Sussex, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's display card.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Harvey, P.D.A. & McGuinness, A., A Guide to British Medieval Seals, British Library, London, 1996, item 69, for type.
FootnotesThe form 'Hawis' is from the Frankish personal name, 'Hadiwidis', probably introduced by the Normans or Angevins.
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LOT 1984
Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Hawis Daughter of David
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