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Description: | Medieval 13th century lead circular seal matrix, rather irregular in shape and with an apparantly nonsensical legend.It is c.25-26mm in diameter and max4.5mm thick - the outside edge is slightly higher than the rest of the matrix. It weighs 16.06g.At the centre is an incised + with a x overlaid within an incised circle. Around this is the 'legend', with another incised circle, flanking the outside edge of the matrix.The legend is comprised of a number of uprights and V shapes with no apparant starting point.On the reverse the lug projects backwards at 90° to the matrix. It is a D in shape 12x4x4.5mm and is pierced from the top.It seems likely this was a home-made seal matrix attempting to emulate those typical in the 13th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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