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Description: | A complete cast silver seal matrix of probable 18th century date. The die face is oval in plan. The rear face rises in three even stages to an oval section stem. On the middle stage, to one side, there is an indeterminate maker's mark. The integrally cast handle, surmounted on the stem, is crescent-shaped as viewed from the side and oval-shaped as viewed from above. The upper face of this element has two small projections sloping inwards. The engraved die is in the form of the mythical figure of Atlas bearing a globe or celestial sphere on his shoulders.The object is in good condition. It appears to be complete and does not seem to have been a swivelling type.17.9 x 15.2 x 13.2mm. Weight: 5.11g.
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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