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Description: | A copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. Personal seal, possibly of John or Johan Marchis, dating from the fourteenth century AD. The printing face is circular and measures 25.2mm in diameter. It is slightly worn and corroded. The printed image shows a flower or star with four petals or points of equal dimensions. The central image is contained within a circular border and is a monogram with the stylised letters "I" and "M" laid back to back. These are evidently the initials of the owner. Within each of the four petals is a different picture. These are unclear but some appear to show figures or animals. The legend is contained within the spaces between the petals. It is also worn but appears to read: "S . r ' IOhN/AN? MARCHIS. The handle tapers from the reverse of the printing face and ends in a damaged lug. The height, from the printing face to the top of the handle is 22.9mm. The weight is 22.96g.
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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