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Matrix of a seal (© British Museum)
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© British Museum

Matrix of a seal

Artist: Italian

Location: British Museum

Date: 1400 - 1500

Materials: bronze

Gift:

Review number: 16 (1905)

Description:
Once gilt, of circular form, with floriated loop at back, representing the doctor of law at his desk, a book open before him and a shield of arms and label. Inscription round the edge in Lombardic characters: s(iggillum) Jacobi d'Ygnano, doctoris legum.

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