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Description: | Lead vesica (pointed oval) seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The matrix has a completely smooth front surface where normally the seal would be seen. Lead vesica seals seem to have been cast then the designs were cut into the face so this example may be an uncut matrix. There is some cast decoration on the reverse of this example which looks like a hatched shield with two swords above it on either side of the protruding loop. This design may indicate the workshop where the seal was made - it is possible that the shield is simply a distinctive decorative device rather than an indication of a particular arms. The matrix weighs 23.63g and measures 38.67mm in length, 22.18mm in width and 8.36mm in thickness. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Marshall, Anna - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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