English Medieval - Lead Papal Bulla - John XXII > Lot No. 612

Description:
Circa 1276-1277 AD. A rare lead Papal Bulla seal of Pope John XXII. Obv: heads of Ss Paul and Peter with cross between and letters SPA SPE above. Rev: inscription IOH ANNES PP XXII in three lines. The channel where the original cord was embedded set vertically to the obverse.

Measurements:
36mm.

Condition:
Fine, with slight bend along line of cord channel.

Comments notes:
John XXII has traditionally been credited with having composed the prayer 'Anima Christi, sanctifica me...', which has come down to us in English as 'Soul of Christ, sanctify me...' and as the hymn, 'Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast'.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £100 - 200 (EUR 120 - 240; USD 160 - 320)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £110