Auction 154 – 5 - 9 December 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description
Large Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Chessman matrix with tapering shank, gusseted collar, openwork trefoil and loop above; escutcheon with Mary and Infant Jesus and kneeling supplicant within a rosette; legend to the border 'MARCVS MAT[.]VS LVCAS IOHNIS' (Mark, Matthew, Luke, John). 29.8 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.).
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 270 GBP |
| Starting price | 260 GBP |
| Estimate | 300 GBP |
The auction is closed.
