|
Date: |
|
Description: | An impersonal Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a pyramid type, made from cast copper alloy and then it has been engraved. In plan the matrix is circular. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a broken edge. The break may be recent as it is corroded but has no patina. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend reads ?ECCE AGNVS DEI? which translates as ?Behold the Lamb of God?. The device is of a crude lamb holding a flag. The matrix measures 14.22mm long, and 17.49mm diameter. It weighs 4.61g. The surface of the matrix has a well developed mid green/grey patina.
The seal matrix dates to the Medieval period, probably 14th centuries. After c. 1300 smaller impersonal circular based seal matrices are more common (Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals British Library and Public Record Office, p. 88-89). | 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 | Creator: | Angie Bolton | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
|
|