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Description: | Cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix (c.13th/14th century). Length: 23.0mm; diameter of base: 16.0mm; mass: 6.2g. Circular base, hexagonally facetted handle ending in a sub-lozenge shaped loop which has a circular internal cavity. There are three ribs running around the handle below the loop. Cut into the base is a central device consisting of a head facing left (but facing right in the impression) surrounded by an ornanate filigree design. Around the outside is the legend IOhANIS (reversed), indicating that this is the personal seal of John. The seal matrix has a green surface to which a glossy substance has been applied. There has been some loss of material from the edges of the base.
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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