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Description: | A complete copper-alloy seal matrix in very good condition. It is pointed oval in shape, measuring 32.45mm in length and 21.33mm in width. On the back face there is a circular suspension loop at one tip of the oval, a central ridge projects vertically from this and runs the lenght of the matrix, this has been filed down. In the centre of the front face a pelican which is feeding its young with blood from a wound in its breast can be seen. This is religious symbolism for the self sacrifice of Jesus, who died to save mankind. The border inscription reads, 'S'SIMONIS: SIRE' meaning 'Seal of Simon Sire.' This seal matrix is most likely to be 14th century in date. | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 1300
1400 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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