Counter seal of the town of Calais, late 13th or early 14 century
Counter seal of the town of Calais, late 13th or early 14th century. A bishop stands in a boat propelled by a quant pole. A fork or 'mike' on the stem and sternpost. Inscription: ':CONTRA : S' : VILLE : DE : CAL(AIS)'. The cast is mounted on a cardboard backboard with a label.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC0070 |
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Type: | Seal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Places: | Calais |
Date made: | late 13C or early 14C; late 13C or early 14C |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 8 mm x 48 mm |
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