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Description: | A complete lead seal matrix of pointed oval shape measuring 38mm in length and 26mm in width. There is no remains of a suspension loop at either end or on the back face. The front face has a central depiction of a bird, possibly a chickhen, viewed side on and walking right with its wing raised and ist head looking back along the length of its body. There border inscription reads SIGILL: ALIEIE DE HASTIGE, meaning 'the seal of Alice De Hastige.' This is therefore a personal seal matrix and is medieval and circca 13th century in date. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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