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THB15th C. Medieval European Lead Seal with St. George
Lot 35
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Nov 8, 2018
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2018-11-08 10:00:00
2018-11-08 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Europe, probably England, later Medieval to Jacobean, ca. 15th to 17th century CE. A stamped lead medallion with a small loop on one side. On one side is a figure of a knight bestride his horse, standing over a serpent-like creature - almost certainly a depiction of St. George slaying the dragon. The image is within a border that seems to have once contained a decorative program or letters, although it is no longer legible. The other side bears an ornate cross shape and also has letters or symbols around its border. This item comes on a modern cord to make it easy to wear as a pendant. Size: 2" W x 2.5" H (5.1 cm x 6.4 cm); length of cord: 27" (69 cm)
This item is likely a cloth seal, made to be attached to bales of cloth - during this period, almost certainly wool. This type of seal was known as "alnage", and Crown officials called "alnagers" assessed the quality of wool for export and to ensure that tax had been paid. 90% of English exports in the 16th century were wool, and English merchants even attempted (unsuccessfully) to trade wool with India for spices and gemstones.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#137076Slight bending to form (a result of the soft lead), with a smooth, grey patina. Small chip from rim. Motif is obscured in some places, especially on the edges, but is generally visible.Condition
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