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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)