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Description: | A large fragment of a medieval, lead alloy, vesica-shaped seal matrix c. 1150-1300. The face of the matrix shows a simple device of a longitudinal line divided into four equal parts by three transverse lines. All the lines have splayed ends in the manner of a cross pattee. Each quarter of the line is bordered by a pair of dots, one in each angle. The central device is contained within a shallowly engraved, unbroken line. The part of the legend that is readable reads: [??]NET??. DE PON[??]. The reverse of the seal has a bevelled edge and a raised central rib with a raised ring by the break. The suspension loop, if it had one, is missing. It is 28mm long, 18.9mm wide, and 2.6mm thick. It weighs5.89gm. Many seals of similar shape and size have been recorded on the database, but this design is not a common one. Vessica shaped seals were commonly used by women and members of the clergy. NET?? may b an abbreviation of Agneti or Agnes. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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