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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy oval seal matrix (length: 23.7mm; width or diameter of seal: 18.7mm; weight: 7.81g) with a hexagonal handle ending in a pierced loop at the top. There is no inscription, but there is a lion passant facing right in the centre surrounded by a diamond interlinked with a square, forming the shape of a star. The seal is slightly worn but in a fair condition, with a dark green patina.Seal matrices are objects of metal or bone carved in intaglio in order to stamp an impression on wax in order to authenticate documents (Cherry, 1991, pages 29-39).
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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