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136 - A composed lot of four antique ecclesiastical wax seals and seal impressions.
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A composed lot of four antique ecclesiastical wax seals and seal impressions. Including two red wax seals decorated with religious figures, one representing the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the Christ Child, known as Maria lactans, and another showing an enthroned religious figure. Accompanied by a double-sided green wax seal with remains of its original parchment attachment and a heavily worn circular seal impression. Medieval designs, probably 13th-16th century. Condition: age-related wear and damage, with cracks, fractures, losses and surface abrasion. Condition report available upon request. Provenance: Ex-collection of Professor Jan Karel Steppe (1918-2009): Belgian Art Historian and Collector, Ghent. H: 6 - 8 cm, smallest to largest
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The Art of Devotion: A Professor's CollectionAuction house
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