German 2nd half 13th century - Matrix of the seal of the collegiate church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Dorla, German, second quarter 13th century - image-1
German 2nd half 13th century - Matrix of the seal of the collegiate church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Dorla, German, second quarter 13th century - image-2
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Lot 2182 Dα

German 2nd half 13th century - Matrix of the seal of the collegiate church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Dorla, German, second quarter 13th century

Auction 1153 - overview Cologne
30.05.2020, 11:00 - Fine Art
Estimate: 20.000 € - 25.000 €
Result: 25.000 € (incl. premium)
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German 2nd half 13th century

Matrix of the seal of the collegiate church of Sts. Peter & Paul in Dorla, German, second quarter 13th century

Cast copper alloy.. This matrix shows the enthroned Apostle Peter, who holds the key and a double cross as attributes in his hands. The inscription reads: "S(IGILLVM) CAPITVLI S(AN)CT(I) PETRI ET PAVLI IN DURLON." The monastery of Sts. Peter and Paul in the village of Dorla in the diocese of Erfurt in Thuringia was first mentioned in a document in 1123. The historical development of the monastery suggests that our seal matrix was probably made after 1223, and an imprint of it exists from 1257. The whereabouts of the seal matrix remained unknown until today.
In perfect condition. H 7 cm, W 5.6 cm, D 5 cm (with handle)..

Certificate

Paz archaeological science laboratories, Bad Kreuznach 07.06.2018 (material analysis using x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy). - Dr. Michael Matscha, Erfurt diocesan archives 18.09.2018 (written confirmation).

Provenance

Acquired in 2014 from private ownership, Erfurt. - Subsequently in a German private collection.

Literature

Urkundenbuch der Erfurter Stifter und Klöster. Part 1 (706-1330), ed. by Alfred Overmann, Magdeburg 1926, p. 1013, no. 69.