Medieval Seal With Coat Of Arms XIII-xivth Century

A seal matrix featuring remarkable engraving work, The field is dominated by a crested helmet, surmounted by an animal whose finely incised features, testify to great technical mastery.

In the lower part appears an armorial shield, supported by two figures: a man and a woman, represented in a stylized yet expressive manner. The composition as a whole suggests an assertive social status and a desire to emphasize personal and family identity. The quality of execution lends this matrix a notable artistic and historical interest.