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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. It has a shield shaped die with triangular faceted conical handle that tapers upwards towards the remains of the integral suspension loop, which is missing due to old breaks. The die depicts an animal, perhaps a hound, walking or running right, with what appear to be trees of foliage behind. Above the hound is a rectangular panel that contains an inscription reading 'SOHOU' or 'I ride'. There is a narrow border that traces the entire outer edge of the die. The matrix measures 16.42mm in length, 13.23mm in width, 15.08mm in surviving height, and weighs 5.54g.
A near identical parallel to this example is noted in Harvey and McGuinness' study of Medieval seals (Harvey and McGuinness, 1996: pp. 89, fig. 81). This is a non-heraldic personal seal and dates to the early-14th century AD. Inscription: SOHOU | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Brown, Andrew | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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seal matrix
Medieval seal matrix: anonymous non-heraldic…
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