Medieval Bronze Medieval bronze seal matrix depicting two deer – century - 37 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Bronze medieval seal matrix from the 15th century, square-lobed with a central scene of two deer and epigraphic motifs around it, measuring 37 × 37 × 12 mm, in good archaeological condition with a preserved rear handle, acquired from a gallery/antiquarian in Spain in 1960.
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Medieval bronze seal matrix depicting two deer – 15th century
A singular medieval seal matrix made of bronze, with a quadrilobulated format, featuring a perforated integral rear handle for handling or suspension.
The central field, bounded by a square frame, presents an attractive zoomorphic scene with two clearly represented deer, surrounded by four lobes with epigraphic characters and motifs. The impression produced by the matrix allows a particularly clear view of the original composition of the scene.
Chronology attributed: 15th century A.D.
Material: bronze / copper alloy.
Measurements: 37 × 37 × 12 mm.
Condition: good archaeological conservation, with dark patina, deposits and wear consistent with its age; rear handle preserved.
Medieval bronze seal matrix depicting two deer – 15th century
A singular medieval seal matrix made of bronze, with a quadrilobulated format, featuring a perforated integral rear handle for handling or suspension.
The central field, bounded by a square frame, presents an attractive zoomorphic scene with two clearly represented deer, surrounded by four lobes with epigraphic characters and motifs. The impression produced by the matrix allows a particularly clear view of the original composition of the scene.
Chronology attributed: 15th century A.D.
Material: bronze / copper alloy.
Measurements: 37 × 37 × 12 mm.
Condition: good archaeological conservation, with dark patina, deposits and wear consistent with its age; rear handle preserved.
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Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
S. XV
Name of object
Medieval bronze seal matrix depicting two deer – century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
37 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
37 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
12 mm
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Original/official
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