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Description: | Medieval copper alloy pointed oval personal seal matrix depicting a lion rampant, within a pointed oval of punches. Outside this is the legend S'ROBERTI (leaf) TOVNER* , seal of Robert Towner - the V is either a mistake or a shortened form of the W, perhaps to create enough space. This is bound again by a pointed oval of punches following the line of the outside edge.The reverse of the seal matrix has slightly rounded edges. The top edge of the matrix (ie. by the loop) is thicker than the bottom edge (3mm to 2mm).The loop is 3mm thick, 10.5mm long and stands 8mm high. It is pierced with a 3mm diameter hole. The loop is ever so slightly off-centre. From this point a 4mm wide band c.1mm thick runs the length of the matrix, tapering slightly to the opposite end.Measures 40x25.5x4mm and weighs 19.51g.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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