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Medieval Bronze 'St John the Baptist' Oval Seal Matrix
Medieval Bronze 'St John the Baptist' Oval Seal Matrix
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Description
14th century AD. A 'chess piece' type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank, collar and loop above; intaglio design of a facing nimbate figure of St John standing with frond and holding a miniature lamb-and-flag icon; to the border the Lombardic script legend 'ECCE AGNVS D[?]EI' (Behold, the lamb of God); accompanied by an impression and collector's relevant data cards. 11 grams, 28mm (1"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970's; found Knapton, Yorkshire, UK. The inscription on the seal is taken from John the Baptist's reference to Jesus in John 1:29 Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi (Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world).
Condition
Very fine condition.
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Medieval Bronze 'St John the Baptist' Oval Seal Matrix

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