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Description: | A vesica-shaped (pointed oval), copper alloy seal matrix with plain back other than raised midrib on reverse and suspension loop at top of same. Device of a drawn bow, arrow in position, pointing left. The feathers of the fletchings are clearly visible in the space between the wood and string of the bow. A fine line separates the device from the legend, and a similar line deliniates the outer edge of the matrix face.
Measurements: 17 mm x 27 mm, approx. 1.5 mm thick, 6 mm measuring to top of loop.
Inscription: S' HENRICI _ILL' __LL'MI* (=S[IGILLUM]' HENRICI [F]ILL[II]' [WI]L[HE]L'MI = Latin: The seal of Henry, son of William). | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Szymanski, Irene | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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