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Description: | Cast cu-alloy seal matrix dating from the medieval period, i.e. c. 13th-14th century. The seal matrix is complete and undamaged, showing a smooth brown/green patina. The seal matrix is circular with a short handle and a suspension loop at the top. The writing on it reads PRIVE SV in captial letters which translates to 'I am private' and means that the letter that is seals is a private message between two individuals and must not be read by others. The sentence PRIVE SV, however, is not rare on medieval seal matrices and the only hint as to who it was used by comes from the image in its centre, a very crudely designed and carved ship. It is possible that the owner was connected to the shipping industry or lived near a big harbour. Another explanation might be that his surname (which is not revealed in the seal matrix) had something to do with the shipping industry or ships. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Boughton, Dot - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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