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13th Century Bronze Personal Wax Seal - RENATI LE NORTETH'ANN
Lovely example of a circular bronze probably late 13th century personal wax seal with identified name.
Seal Detail
A personal wax seal dating to the late 13th century of circular form with suspension loop on the obverse, the reverse engraved with a central depiction of a six-petalled flower with a circumscription within a beaded border reading:
S' RENATI . LE. NORTEH'ANN
Believed to originate from the Flanders or Artois region and now presented in excellent condition.
Seal Specification
Height 10mm (0.39")
Diameter of matrix 29mm (1.14")
Weight 20g (0.70oz)