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Description: | A cast lead personal seal matrix of medieval date (c. 13th century AD). The matrix is of pointed oval shape. On its upper surface is a broadly semicircular stub at one end, imitating a suspension loop although without a perforation (11.2 by 4.3mm; max. H.: 7.15mm). The area surrounding the stub is depressed, before rising towards the other end where the edge is bevelled. The die features a central motif surrounded by a personal legend; both are surrounded by crudely incised borders. The legend reads: '* + S' . EDIThE . G?OSEPAHE ('Seal of Edith G?osepahe'). The central device depicts a 'swastika': a four-armed device with central pellet, perhaps a stylised star or flower. This matrix has survived well, with only some losses through its white patina.
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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