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Lithographic stone for stamping leather
Montfort Crusader period, 13th century Engraved limestone H: 29; W: 7; L: 18 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA S 963 |
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The stone features a fleur-de-lys and an eagle, the arms of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. It was probably used for decorating leather shields. Publications: Rozenberg, S. (ed.), Knights of the Holy Land: The Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1999 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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