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Seal of the City of Lviv (imprint)

Late 15th century (?)

Lviv Historical Museum

Lviv Historical Museum
Lviv, Ukraine

Lviv. Late 15th century (?)
Wax, parchment; imprint
d 80 mm, h 20 mm
The centre of the seal bears an image of the city gate with three towers; in its opening, there is a lion walking in the right direction.
Legend: SIGILLUM CIVITATIS LEOPOLIENSIS MIN[?] (Small Seal of the City of Lviv).
This seal was used in 1496 — 1698. The wax imprint from the collection of Lviv Historical Museum originates from an unidentified document, allegedly from the late 15th century.

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  • Title: Seal of the City of Lviv (imprint)
  • Date Created: Late 15th century (?)
  • Location: Lviv
  • Medium: Wax, parchment
Lviv Historical Museum

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