Medieval stamp seal depicting a warrior

Medieval stamp seal depicting a warrior
ITEM: Large Stamp seal depicting a warrior wearing a helmet and chain mail
MATERIAL: Hard fired clay
CULTURE: Medieval, Crusaders
PERIOD: 11th - 12th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 72 mm x 55 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex private collection of a prominent Egyptologist by descent assembled in the early part of the 20th century and brought to the US in 1954 with the family

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Medieval stamp seals made from clay were commonly used throughout the Middle Ages for various administrative, commercial, and personal purposes. These seals served as a form of authentication and were typically impressed onto documents, letters, or packages to indicate ownership, approval, or authorization. The use of clay for stamp seals was practical and accessible, as it was a readily available material that could be easily molded and inscribed with intricate designs or symbols.

Among the motifs depicted on medieval stamp seals, representations of warriors adorned in chainmail were not uncommon. Chainmail was a type of armor made from interlinked metal rings, which provided protection to medieval warriors during battle. Depicting a warrior wearing chainmail on a stamp seal conveyed a sense of strength, valor, and martial prowess. These seals were often associated with individuals of noble or knightly status, as well as military leaders or officials involved in warfare or defense.

Measurement:

5.5 x 7.2 cm