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Description: | An incomplete, worn and misshapen cast lead seal matrix of Medieval date (c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1300). Length: 25.8mm; width: 18.9mm and 2.0mm thick. Weight: 7.46g.The seal is a pointed oval (vesica) shape in plan and the top part, where there may have been a lug, is missing due to an old break. The die depicts a central inscribed fleur de lis enclosed by an inscribed oval line which is roughly concentric with the outline shape. Outside this line and forming a border is an inscription which almost certainly bears a personal name. However, due to wear, it is not possible to interpret the inscription. The rear face has a slightly raised mid-rib which is parallel throughout its length, except at the top where it flares outwards towards the missing lug. The lug may have been perforated to enable suspension.The seal is pitted in places and has a light grey/buff patina.Irene Szymanski has suggested a date of thirteenth century for this seal matrix.
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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