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Description: | Medieval copper alloy impersonal seal matrix, diamond-shaped with a loop on the reverse. It measures 23.6x17.7mm and weighs 3.76g.
The matrix depicts the stag's head coboshed (full face but no neck) with cross between the antlers, of St Hubert and has the inscription TIMETE DEVM + around within a beaded border, 'Fear God'. The design represents the visions of St Hubert (8th century) and St Eustace (2nd century). The portrayel is usually Christ crucified in the antlers, but here a cross is presumably used because of the lack of space.
The loop on the reverse is roughly triangular and has a 2mm diameter piercing.
14th century in date. Inscription: TIMETE DEVM + | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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