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Description: | This is a medieval copper alloy pyramid style seal matrix dating to perhaps the 14th - 15th century. It is perhaps larger than most at 27.4mm in height with a suspension loop at the top of the hexagonally-facetted stem.The central motive appears to be two crossed sheaves of barley. As barley is considered to be the first grain to ripen in spring/summer, it holds significance in the farming calendar. One quadrant of the formation there is a collection of perhaps 5 to 7 pellets. Given their random look, they may represent a constellation. The next quadrant has an additional radial from the centre with the other two quadrants being empty.The inscription is difficult to read due to surface corrosion and edge wear, it begins after the mullet (star) symbol with what may read - 'VOBORDTNT'
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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