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Description: | A copper-alloy seal matrix of probable early post-Medieval (16th to 17th century) date.The printing face is oval in plan. The printed seal comprises the letters 'I N' separated by a branch or flower stem which extends horizontally below the letters. Around the perimeter is a beaded line border. At the back the matrix tapers into a much narrower handle with concave sides. This is surmounted by an openwork tri-lobate handle, the central lobe having a pointed top. The artefact is slightly corroded. It measures 28.3mm high; the printing face is 15.1mm long and 14mm wide. The weight is 4.52g.
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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