A papal indulgence on parchment, executed in Latin and issued in the name of Pius VII. The document constitutes an official act of the Apostolic Chancery, composed in the traditional curial manner, featuring characteristic calligraphic script and formal juridical formulas typical of papal instruments of this period.
The text contains formulas of apostolic grant, including the concession of an indulgence and participation in the spiritual benefits of the Catholic Church. The mention of the recipient — Sigebaldus — confirms the personal nature of the act, distinguishing it from earlier mass-produced indulgences. Such documents were granted to clergy or particularly meritorious laypersons in recognition of piety, devotion, and service to the Church.
The document is furnished with its original lead papal seal (bulla) bearing the inscription “Pius Papa VII,” suspended on a cord, attesting to its authenticity and official status. The composition is further enhanced by ornamental decorative elements in the margins, characteristic of the chancery practice of the early 19th century.
Marks: Papal lead bulla with the inscription “Pius Papa VII”
Dimensions: To be уточнены
Condition: Good. Signs of age, folds to the parchment, minor abrasions and light surface soiling. The bulla is preserved; the cord is partially worn.
Provenance: Private European collection
The parchment shows typical signs of age, including creasing and minor surface wear. The text remains legible, with stable ink. The lead bulla is intact; the suspension cord shows partial wear but remains secured.
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