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JULY 10, 2001  


Signet of 13th Century Found in the Backyard

A sensational jewellery piece found at the estate of Scherbakovs family (Izborsk, Pskovskaya Oblast) - it is a bronze signet with snow leopard inscription, a traditional part of symbol of Pskov.
It was discovered by chance - when family members were digging the vegetable garden.
The signet is now a part of family collection of the Scherbakovs. The host of the family who worked as a director of local museum dated the signet to the 13th century.


Source: Utro.ru
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