2 ANTIQUE RARE CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS BISHOP ' S BRONZE SEALS FIGURAL HOLDER 17TH C.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31530169 | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
| Modified Item: No | Handmade: Yes |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
Early, very rare pair of Christian bronze seals, probably used by a bishop - France or Italy, circa 17th - 18th century
The 2 seals are dangling from a figural holder with a hook to attach on a pocket or belt - The larger seal is 2.5 cm of diameter and depicts a man holding 2 shields, one with a lion and the other with various symbols - The smaller seal is 2 cm in diameter and depicts a kneeling figure receiving a halo or crown from a standing figure with inscriptions in Latin a...round.
Condition is very good for the age - The details on the holder are rubbed from many years of handling / cleaning / use - The seal's details are nice and crisp - Please view all detailed pictures
Overall it is 9.8 cm long
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