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LOT 0367
Post Medieval Silver Religious Seal with Boxwood Handle
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (51.96 grams, 85 mm).
Comprising a balustered wooden handle and a silver stamp seal with a large cross behind two crossed hands with stigmata, the cross with an inscription, supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 0367
Post Medieval Silver Religious Seal with Boxwood Handle
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
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Circa 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising forty-three discoid seals with various emblems and inscriptions. 370 grams total, 16-26 mm
Found Suffolk, UK.
