cma-medieval-art: Seal of Doge Michele Steno, 1400-1409, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtThis o
cma-medieval-art: Seal of Doge Michele Steno, 1400-1409, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval ArtThis opulent seal, an example of the splendor surrounding the ruler of Venice, was once attached to a charter issued in1409. Seals were molded or embossed and attached to official documents as evidence of authenticity. This example is thought to be one of the finest Venetian seals to be preserved. Size: Diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)Medium: repousé gold over a core of wax and resinhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1985.198 -- source link
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