2306 - Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Hare Riding a Hound. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Central roundel with a hare riding a hound and blowing on a hunting horn; border with legend 'SOHOV ROABIN'; supplied with an impression. See Jones, M., The Secret Middle Ages, new ed., London, 2025, pp.148-9. 10 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Hare Riding a Hound. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Central roundel with a hare riding a hound and blowing on a hunting horn; border with legend 'SOHOV ROABIN'; supplied with an impression. See Jones, M., The Secret Middle Ages, new ed., London, 2025, pp.148-9. 10 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. This is an example of what is probably the most popular of all medieval seal matrix designs, the World Turned Upside Down image of the hare riding on the hound and blowing a hunting horn. The device is found in English illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, floor tiles, etc. The legend is composed of the medieval hunting-cry, Soho! and the name of the dog most commonly, Robin as here, though slightly garbled. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.