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Description: | A cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is a pointed oval shape.The seal matrix depicts two birds, with their bodies facing outwards, possibly peacocks, their heads are turned to face each other over a small, triple branch within a border. There is a small triple branch above the birds also. Their feet can be seen pointing to the border. The inscription reads +S'EDWARD DE RAMS'D'STRE: This could possibly translate to read the seal of Edward of Rams[gill], of this place. Ramsgill is a parish in North Yorkshire.On the reverse of the seal matrix is a slightly raised central rib, with a collar, from which a small pierced attachment loop extends. There is no reverse initial mark as the attachment loop would have been used to donate orientation.The metal is a dark greenish-brown colour and is worn. The seal matrix is 32.9mm long, 21.1mm wide, 9.3mm thick and weighs 12.9g.This seal matrix dates to circa 1250-1400.
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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