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Description: | The seal matrix is a personal seal which dates to the 13th to 14th century. In plan it is a pointed oval, with a flat reverse. The matrix is made from copper alloy.
The device of the matrix has a female wearing drapery seated, facing right (in the impression). The female is also wearing a head dress. Seated on her lap is a child. Kneeling at their feet is a figure, facing them, with his hands clasped in prayer. Above the three figures is a five-pointed star and a crescent.
The inscription reads S?? WILLI : DE : CALVOMOTE : CLICI, which reads Seal of William of 'Calvomote' Clerk.
The reverse has a flat back with a central rectangular sections ridge. At one terminal of this ridge is an integral loop.
The surface of the matrix has a well developed dark green patina. It measures 31.5mm long, 20.1mm wide and weighs 7.12g.
Inscription: S?? WILLI : DE : CALVOMOTE : CLICI | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Bolton, Angie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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