Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Seal Matrix with Stylised Bird Motif and Suspension Loop 1st to 3rd Century AD (No reserve price)
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Bronze seal matrix with a circular working face, tapering conical handle and suspension loop, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, from Antigua Roma culture; bearing a stylised bird motif, 2.5 cm high, 8.08 g, in excellent condition and authentic.
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Bronze Seal Matrix with Stylised Bird Motif and Suspension Loop – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A bronze seal matrix with a circular working face, a tapering conical handle and a pierced terminal loop that would have allowed attachment to a cord or chain. The face bears a deeply engraved, stylised bird in profile, with a circular eye, a projecting beak and curved bands above a series of closely spaced vertical incisions. The bold arrangement gives the device a distinctive graphic character, although the species and intended symbolism cannot be identified securely. Its surface retains a dark brown patina, lighter deposits and wear around the edge of the matrix. The object was designed to produce an impression in a soft material.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.5 cm height
Weight: 8.08 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from an auction house, previously from a personal collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Bronze Seal Matrix with Stylised Bird Motif and Suspension Loop – 1st to 3rd Century AD
A bronze seal matrix with a circular working face, a tapering conical handle and a pierced terminal loop that would have allowed attachment to a cord or chain. The face bears a deeply engraved, stylised bird in profile, with a circular eye, a projecting beak and curved bands above a series of closely spaced vertical incisions. The bold arrangement gives the device a distinctive graphic character, although the species and intended symbolism cannot be identified securely. Its surface retains a dark brown patina, lighter deposits and wear around the edge of the matrix. The object was designed to produce an impression in a soft material.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.5 cm height
Weight: 8.08 gr
Provenance: Acquired in Germany from an auction house, previously from a personal collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd Century AD
Name of object
Seal Matrix with Stylised Bird Motif and Suspension Loop 1st to 3rd Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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