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Description: | Copper alloy medieval seal matrix with circular face and hexagonal faceted handle ending with trefoil loop, dating to 13th-14th century. The matrix has a central arms which are those of Woderous or Woderout and consist of a chevron between three crosses fitchee. The legend around the seal reads: *IEH[ ]VY WODEROVT. The Christian name is not clear but is possibly a variant of John or Joanna or even a phonetic spelling of something like 'Evie'. One reference to these arms can be found in Collins' Roll II, a 15th Century manuscript where it's ascribed to a Thomas Woderout. The matrix weighs 7.52g and measures 24mm in length and 18mm in diameter across the face.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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