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Description: | A fragment of a Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is made from cast lead or lead alloy which has then been engraved. It is a flat-back type, and originally would have been a pointed oval in plan. The reverse has a linear ridge running across the matrix.
The device on the base appears to be the lower portion of a lis or a bundle of corn. There are three strands to the lis or corn, with a crescent either side. The legend reads ?..HIL? PID..?.
The matrix is in poor condition and only a fragment remains. It measures 25.21mm long and 16.34mm wide. It weighs 5.5g.
The matrix dates to the 13th to 14th century. The legend is not clear and fragmentary and therefore can not be translated. | 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
1400 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Angie Bolton | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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