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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrice of Saint Catherine

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Code: 11266



This is an interesting medieval bronze seal, dating to the 14th - 15th century. The seal is of a 'chessman' type, engraved with a central device of Saint Catherine holding a wheel and sceptre. The text has not yet been translated. The handle is broken and the seal is in excavated condition.

OBJECT: Seal Matrice

CULTURE: Medieval

DATE: c. 14th - 15th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Bronze

SIZE: 19.47mm x 12.19mm 

WEIGHT:  12.54 grams

PROVENANCE: Formerly in the Couville collection, Normandy. France.