13th-14th century AD. A bronze vesica flat seal with raised rib and suspension loop to reverse with intaglio design of a tall cross with triangular base; with incuse S' HVGOM DE LA CROYS DE PERE inscription for Hugo (or Hugh) De La Croix ('of the Cross') of Pershore Abbey (Worcestershire); with collector record cards, museum quality impression and ticket. See Bloom, J. Harvey, English Seals, London, 1906, for general information. Pershore Abbey was the abbey of the Holy Cross in the Medieval period; the surname Delacroix survives to the present day. 5.81 grams, 29.82mm long (1 1/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.

Very fine condition.