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Description: | Complete cast lead or lead alloy seal, probably a post-medieval cloth seal. The seal consists of the rear disc, linking strip, and front disc and may represent the inner discs of a four-disc seal. It is sub-oval in plan and irregular in cross section. It measures 19.5mm length, 12.2mm width, is 3.2mm thick and weighs 2.15 grams. The front and reverse faces of the seal are marked with a series of designs, however, some of the detail has been lost through abrasion. The central design on the front face consists of an irregular shape which could be interpreted as a head. It is impossible to tell the sex due to abrasion. This design is contained within a circular border formed of pellets. The reverse of the seal has a thistle head on it and this is contained within a similar border. The seal is a mid greyish white colour with an even but abraded patina that covers all surfaces. This seal is relatively small and does not have the central rivet which is associated with objects such as cloth seals. The use of a thistle may suggest that the object was in use during the reign of James I.
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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