Overview
| Condition | Used | ||||
| GST: | Inclusive (see below note) | ||||
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| Deliver to | Nationwide Delivery | ||||
| Category | Artworks and Antiques | ||||
| Enquiry | Grays Help Centre | ||||
| Lot ID | 0001-2560674 | ||||
| Part of Sale | No Reserve Ancient Medieval Artefacts | ||||
| Warranty | No Warranty Applies Warranty
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Description
ANCIENT MEDIEVAL LEAD WINGED LION STATUETTE FOR MARK THE EVANGELIST (SAINT MARK)
- This medieval period (circa. 12th - 15th century A.D.) lead winged lion statuette, likely represents Mark the Evangelist (Saint Mark).
- This is a rare opportunity to own an important piece of history from the Middle Ages (medieval period), depicting the period`s intersection of art and religion.
- Dated to circa. 12th - 15th century A.D. (1101 - 1500 A.D.)
- Size: 43mm x 36mm x 20mm
- Mark the Evangelist, also known as John Mark or Saint Mark, is the person who is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark.
- Modern Bible scholars have concluded that the Gospel of Mark was written by an anonymous author rather than an identifiable historical figure.
- According to Church tradition, Mark founded the episcopal see of Alexandria, which was one of the five most important sees of early Christianity.
- His symbol is the winged lion.
- The winged lion symbol is associated with Saint Mark because according to ancient legend, while taking refuge from a storm in the city of Venice, Mark was visited in a dream by an angel in the form of a winged lion.
- In some depictions such as this statuette, the lion rests his front paws on the ground.
- Provenance: this piece was recovered from an archaeological dig site in Berkshire, United Kingdom and has henceforth been held in a private collection in Sydney, Australia.
- Condition: This piece is extremely well preserved and remains in excellent condition - refer images.
- Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Internationally recognised BidSafe authentication and verification number: 4998095-11)
- Inspected and verified by an archaeologist and prominent historical author with a PhD in archaeology. (SN:4998095-11) (312324-1)
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ANCIENT MEDIEVAL LEAD WINGED LION STATUETTE FOR MARK THE EVANGELIST
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