Medieval bronze Vesica-shaped Seal Matrix of Jocelin, chaplain of the chapel of Vézac (France)

Legend: S JOCELINI CAPIELI · L · VECIICAP
The inscription may be read diplomatically as Sigillum Jocelini capieli l Veciicap, and normalized as: Sigillum Jocelini, capellani capellae de Veciac, Translated: “Seal of Jocelin, chaplain of the chapel of Veciac.”

The place-name Veciac is a medieval Latin form of a French toponym ending in -ac, most likely corresponding to the modern place-name Vézac.

The seal field depicts a fish accompanied by a hand reaching down from above. This imagery is interpreted as Christian symbolism: the fish represents Christ or the faithful soul, while the hand symbolizes the Manus Dei (the Hand of God).

This seal belongs to the group of personal clerical seals, lacking heraldic arms, and reflects both the religious office and the Christian identity of its owner.

Material: Bronze
Date: Medieval, 13th-14th century AD
Measurement: overall: 37 x 21 mm
Condition: Fine condition

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