Posted 08/26/2024 1:39 pm
Two figures standing facing and supporting a crowned shield, one with a trident or spear, the other with a lis-tipped sceptre
A (crowned) figure standing facing left atop the crown holding or supporting a globus cruciger left
In the shield a stallion or horse rampant left with a globus cruciger left on a field of dots; dots sometimes represent or (gold)
This type of iconography resembles that seen in, e.g. relatively late Byzantine seals and devices, such as wax seals and signet rings, and later on Eastern Orthodox and Holy Roman Imperial seals, signets and the like. This is supported by it appearing to be a uniface object with what appears to be a possible solder attachment or other mount towards the bottom left.
The escutcheon (shield), however, is a double engrailed type that didn't really come into use until quite a bit later; it reminds me of Venetian designs, perhaps.
I would suggest contacting @Tdziemia and seeing if they can offer a further analysis.
A (crowned) figure standing facing left atop the crown holding or supporting a globus cruciger left
In the shield a stallion or horse rampant left with a globus cruciger left on a field of dots; dots sometimes represent or (gold)
This type of iconography resembles that seen in, e.g. relatively late Byzantine seals and devices, such as wax seals and signet rings, and later on Eastern Orthodox and Holy Roman Imperial seals, signets and the like. This is supported by it appearing to be a uniface object with what appears to be a possible solder attachment or other mount towards the bottom left.
The escutcheon (shield), however, is a double engrailed type that didn't really come into use until quite a bit later; it reminds me of Venetian designs, perhaps.
I would suggest contacting @Tdziemia and seeing if they can offer a further analysis.
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Edited by paralyse
08/26/2024 2:39 pm
08/26/2024 2:39 pm
