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Description: | A circular copper alloy seal matrix, hexagonal waisted handle terminating in triple collar and circular suspension loop with circular perforation above. Device: on the left, the Madonna seated on her throne, facing slightly right. She wears a long gown and ornate crown, and holds the child Jesus on her knee. The Child's left hand is raised in blessing, palm to the viewer, and his right seems to rest across his waist. On the right of the seal, a kneeling figure, bare-headed and clean-shaven, but not tonsured. His two hands are joined in prayer before him. At the bottom of the scene, a round-based shield bearing a double-headed eagle displayed. Representation of all figures is almost grotesque, with thick lips and prominent features. Device partially separated from legend by a neat line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face.
Measurements: 25 mm diameter, 25 mm high; weight 16.5 g. | 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
1399 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Irene Szymanski | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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