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Description: | Small copper alloy oval seal matrix with hexagonal handle tapering to a triple collar, trefoliar suspension loop with circular aperture above. Device: St Margaret of Antioch rising from the stomach of a dragon. In her left hand she holds a cross staff, the end of which rests in the open mouth of the dragon, whose body forms a curve across the bottom of the image. On Margaret's right there is a large vertical palm frond, symbol of her martyrdom. The device is separated from the legend by a beaded line.
Measurements: face 17.5 mm x 23.5 mm, 25 mm tall.
Inscription: *SAVNTA MA_R_RETA (Saint Margaret) | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Szymanski, Irene | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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