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Description: | A copper-alloy seal matrix of 'chess pawn' type of medieval circa 15th century in date. Measuring 22mm in height with a die diameter of 19mm. The suspension loop is oval in shape with a large oval perforation, the shaft is circular in cross-section but faint traces of original faceting can be seen. There is corroded iron adhering to the upper face of the die, which presumably has derived from another object. The die has a decorative foliate border and within this is the letter 'A' above the larger letter 'W.' 'A//W' are likely to be initials and indicates that this seal matrix was personalised for one individual. This seal matrix is of a similar style as 15th century signet rings also with the owners initials engraved on their bezels. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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