Ancient Roman Bronze Two Birds, One Band Seal as a Sacred Talisman (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Twee Vogels, Eén Band is an Oud-Romeins bronze stamp seal with a square seal face and a handgrip, depicting two birds facing each other, from the 1st–3rd century AD, weighing 8 g and measuring 28.9 mm, presented as a talisman.
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Two Birds, One Band — Ancient Roman Bronze Seal as a Sacred Talisman.
A seal leaves an imprint on behalf of its owner. In this specimen the imprint is formed by two birds facing each other. This encounter on a small surface evokes a feeling still recognizable today: standing close to someone and cherishing the mutual bond.
The two birds placed opposite each other can be interpreted as a symbol of harmony, mutual connectedness, and the desire to stay together. The name ‘Two Birds, One Band’ is inspired by that balanced composition.
This bronze seal from the Roman period stands out for its square stamp surface and formed handle. The dark surface, wear, and the recognizable bird figures give the object its own character.
This object, which once left a trace through its imprint, can today take on a new meaning as a personal talisman or amulet: a small reminder of the bonds we want to preserve in our lives.
Object: Seal with handle and two birds, to be worn as talisman or amulet
Culture: Ancient Rome
Period: 1st–3rd century AD
Material: Bronze
Weight: 8 g
Size: 28.9 mm
Two Birds, One Band — Ancient Roman Bronze Seal as a Sacred Talisman.
A seal leaves an imprint on behalf of its owner. In this specimen the imprint is formed by two birds facing each other. This encounter on a small surface evokes a feeling still recognizable today: standing close to someone and cherishing the mutual bond.
The two birds placed opposite each other can be interpreted as a symbol of harmony, mutual connectedness, and the desire to stay together. The name ‘Two Birds, One Band’ is inspired by that balanced composition.
This bronze seal from the Roman period stands out for its square stamp surface and formed handle. The dark surface, wear, and the recognizable bird figures give the object its own character.
This object, which once left a trace through its imprint, can today take on a new meaning as a personal talisman or amulet: a small reminder of the bonds we want to preserve in our lives.
Object: Seal with handle and two birds, to be worn as talisman or amulet
Culture: Ancient Rome
Period: 1st–3rd century AD
Material: Bronze
Weight: 8 g
Size: 28.9 mm
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1th-3th Century AD.
Name of object
Two Birds, One Band Seal as a Sacred Talisman
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
