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Description: | An incomplete cast lead seal matrix of Medieval date. The seal is flat, pointed oval in shape and is missing any attachment loop or lug. The die is pointed oval in shape and at its centre has a fleur-de-lis motif with a small star to the top right. The inscription begins with a cross at the base and reads from bottom right to bottom left. It appears to bear the legend +SIGILL' ROGERI HERVA[B/R?] and is therefore a personal seal for this individual. The seal matrix has suffered from post-depositional damage and corrosion, with a slight perforation approximately one third of the way up the matrix. It measures 40.08mm in length, 25.76mm in width, 2.14mm in thickness, and weighs 10.28g. Lead personal seals of this type were in usage in Medieval England, particularly during the 13th century when the pointed oval shaped seal was preferred particularly by women (Harvey and McGuinness, 1996: 79-88). This seal is of similar 13th century date.
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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