Common seal of the Prior and Convent of St Bartholomew, late 13th century

Common seal of the Prior and Convent of St Bartholomew, late 13th century. It depicts a double ended ship containing the conventual buildings, representing the 'ship of the church'. Inscription: CREDIEMVS : ANTE DEVM : PR(OV)EHI : PER : BARTHOLOMEVM', 'NAVIS ECCL'E'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

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ID:	SEC0253
Type:	Seal cast
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	late13C or early 14C
People:	St Bartholomew, Priory of
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 8 mm x 60 mm

Common seal of the Prior and Convent of St Bartholomew, late 13th century

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