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Description: | Cast copper alloy seal matrix Length 31mm, width 31mm, thickness 13mm, weight 14.65g. This is a multiple seal matrix and consists of four dies emanating from a central perforated hub. The arms are oval in cross-section and expand to a flattened oval terminal, the face of each contains a low-relief device within in a border. The devices are as follows: first is a three-masted vessel under sail, second is a Crown, third is a bird (dove?) standing facing let with a palm branch before and above, and forth is a heart pierced by two arrows in satire with the fletching uppermost, and a cross in a square above (possibly a flag), two chevrons flank the heart. Similar dies have been recorded on the database ESS-393EF8 WILTD1D4D6 WAWBC0821. Dark green patina, some pitting as a result of corrosion, but otherwise it is in excellent condition. Dies such as this are dated to the 17th century.
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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