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Description: | Lead alloy medieval seal matrix. The matrix was cast with the design added through later carving. The matrix is in the shape of a shield with a flat top and sides that curve inwards gradually to meet in a shallow point. The corners and point of the matrix outline are softened into curves but echo the corners on the shield incised in the centre. The back is flat with with what is probably the flatterned remains of a projecting pierced lug at the top.The central design is of a shield with a cross on it, the cross has a lengthened lower arm. The writing is roughly made and appears to read S'Matild' Edrich'. Edrich is an English name, several example are known from medieval documents but they have no geographical concentration.The matrix is 38.2mm long by 29.2mm wide by 1.8mm thick excluding the lug and weighs 16.91 grams.The style of manufacture and lettering of the seal is crude suggesting it was made locally, it is probably 13th century in date.
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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