Medieval Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix - High Middle Ages
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Medieval seal matrix in bronze titled Matrice de Sceau médiéval - Haute Epoque, depicting Saint Peter with a rooster at his feet, dating to the 15th century with a 17th‑century back inscription and a 70 mm diameter weighing 222 g.
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Description from the seller
Large medieval seal matrix, depicting Saint Peter, a rooster standing at his feet.
France, 15th century, but perhaps a 17th-century remoulding, the back engraved with the year 1672
15th century for the seal and the supporting part of the 17th century
Circular matrix in bronze or copper alloy
Pierced swelling at the rear on a diametral ridge, pierced for suspension
Orbital legend between two fillets, in Gothic letters (to decipher)
Diameter: 70 mm
Weight: 222 g
Large medieval seal matrix, depicting Saint Peter, a rooster standing at his feet.
France, 15th century, but perhaps a 17th-century remoulding, the back engraved with the year 1672
15th century for the seal and the supporting part of the 17th century
Circular matrix in bronze or copper alloy
Pierced swelling at the rear on a diametral ridge, pierced for suspension
Orbital legend between two fillets, in Gothic letters (to decipher)
Diameter: 70 mm
Weight: 222 g
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
15ième pour le sceau et partie portante du 17 ème siècle
Name of object
Medieval Seal Matrix - High Middle Ages
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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