Medieval seal matrice richly cusped circle

Code: 10879

This is an excavated medieval bronze seal matrice, dating to the 14th century. The seal is cut with an intricate design of an elaborate cusped circle, as found in Gothic tracery. The central object is difficult to make out but maybe a bowl with the head of John the Baptist. The name of the original owner is engraved in Lombardic script around, again difficult to make out as it is very worn. A good and original medieval seal, worthy of further research.

OBJECT: Seal Matrice

CULTURE: Medieval

DATE: c. 14th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Bronze

SIZE: 26mm tall x 22mm diameter 

WEIGHT:  14.37 grams

PROVENANCE:  Ex J. Farrell Collection, Vermont. USA