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Description: | A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix probably dating to the 14th century. It has a hexagonally faceted conical handle; the terminal has a rounded collar set within a broad groove, and ends above in a trefoil which has been pierced with an irregularly-shaped hole that has bevelled edges at the four compass points to create a rough quatrefoil effect. The six facets of the hexagonal cross-section flare gently outwards to the circular die, which has a central motif of a stag facing left, with long branched antlers stretching behind. The legend around is set between two dotted borders, and reads quite clearly *GOWEDNES. This inscription is not apparently known from any other seal matrix and its meaning is obscure. Dimensions: length: 20.48mm; width: 8.69mm; thickness: 3.63mm; diameter: 16.29mm; weight: 6.01g.
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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