INTALLED SEAL

In the shape of a mandorla, in silver; the centre of the field is set with an intaglio on orange-coloured carnelian, engraved with a profile of Asclepius holding his caduceus, dating from the Roman period. The inscription, engraved within the almond-shaped medallion in Gothic capital letters between two fillets, reads: + TOME.SECRETO.LUM.ADEE.VETO, meaning: ‘Tome secreto, lucem adesse veto’, which can be translated as ‘I open in secret; I prevent the light from coming’ (referring to the document’s contents). With a loop and a dorsal lug. 
Roman-era intaglio, 1st or 2nd century, and English seal mount, 13th century.
Height: 3.2 cm – Width: 2.2 cm – Gross weight: 9.72 g.
(Minor visible imperfections, signs of wear)