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Reproduction of the Seal of St. Martin (capital of Mainz), L. 12th–14th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige-colored wax seal, circular in shape. Raised image of a man on horseback. The man is wearing clothes and a hat. The horse has a long tail. The man holds an object in his right hand. There is an outer ring of text. The seal is set in a green and gold metal frame. The frame appears to be damaged on the top. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 12th–14th century
Medium:
Plaster
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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