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Description: | Copper alloy seal matrix length 40mm, width 26mm, thickness 8mm, weight 13.13g.Vesica-shaped seal matrix which depicts the virgin Mary seated on an elaborate throne holding the baby Jesus.At the bottom is a depiction of a demi-figure of a praying cleric facing left, separated from the rest of the seal by an arch.The inscription around the outside reads The artefact is in a poor condition as corrosion damaging much of the surface resulting in a lot of detail.This artefact dates to the 13th century.
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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