LOT 1639 Medieval Vesica-Shaped Posy Seal Matrix
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13th-15th century AD. A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix accompanied by a museum-quality impression, the seal face bearing an incuse scene of a pelican in piety, feeding her young in a nest atop a scrolled stem; cross at start of legend: ' + KI BEN: EYME: TART:OBLIE', a Medieval French proverb 'Qui bien aime, a tart oublié', meaning 'He who loves well takes a long time to forget'; suspension loop to reverse. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, id. LEIC-B0A204, ESS-12E704, WAW-75BDE7, LIN-58F8B8, and BUC-EE13A4, for similar. 8.4 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Leicestershire, UK, by Robert Ward; accompanied by a copy of Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number LEIC-2AC5D4. [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition.
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