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Description: | Copper alloy circular seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The matrix has a worn central motif of a 'pelican in her piety' This motif depicts a common medieval theme; it is a pelican pecking her breast in order that her blood can feed the chicks in the nest below and is a religious comment on the shedding of Christs blood to save mankind. Around the outside of the motif is a very worn legend most of which is undecipherable. It appears to start with a star, followed by S'_MO______V_ but nothing more can be read. The matrix has a hexagonal faceted handle which tapers up to a trilobe suspension loop. There is a small collar between the loop and handle. The matrix weighs 10.74g and measures 25.06mm in length and 20.64mm 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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