Paris, 1st seal of the city, circa 1200
Paris, 1st seal of the city, circa 1200. Late twelfth century sailing vessel, double-ended with a clinker-built hull. At each end is a fork or 'mike' for holding oars, rope coils etc. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0180 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Paris |
| Date made: | ca.1200; ca.1200 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 10 mm x 55 mm |