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Description: | A cast lead seal matrix, which has been chip carved. The seal matrix is a pointed oval type. The die of the matrix is flat and oval in shape. On the reverse of the die there is a small rounded, unpierced lug position at the ?top? of the matrix (the lug relates to the position of the initial mark ? indicating the beginning of the legend; showing the user of the matrix which way around to hold the seal matrix). The edges of the seal matrix have been damaged and this has lead to some of the legend being removed. The die depicts an elaborate fleur-de-lis. The initial mark, which is a star, is located at the ?top? of the seal matrix, in the arch of one of the oval?s points. The legend appears to read (in Latin) *S?.IOH`IS:FILII.THOME - which can be translated to mean: The seal of John son of Thomas. Apart of the damaged edges the seal matrix is complete, although slightly worn. The lead has gone a light whitish-grey colour. | 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: | 1200
1350 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Liz Walker | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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