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Description: | A personal Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-baked type made from cast lead or lead alloy. In plan the matrix is sub-circular and it is bent in profile forming a wide ??U?? shape. This appears to be recent damage. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend and device are both feint and simplistic. The device is a ??+??. The legend is illegible. The edge of the matrix has a small integral knop. The reverse of the matrix has a sub-rectangular platform positioned at the knop on the edge. The matrix measures 32.5mm diameter, and 4.43mm thick. It weighs 20.6g. The surface of the matrix has a mid cream matte patina with areas of abrasion revealing the dark grey metal.
Harvey and McGuinness (1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals British Library and Public Record Office) suggest that small circular based seal matrices in use in the 13th century, but more intricate designs, occurred in the later 13th to 14th centuries. | 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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