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Description: | A copper alloy seal matrix of 13th century date. The matrix is pointed oval in shape. To the reverse a slight ridge runs vertically down the centre, with a small, circular suspension loop attached towards one end. On the outer face an inscribed legend surrounds a central motif, divided by a line of dots. The legend appears to read +S'AL--ANDE D'TROWE (N in retrograde), probably 'The seal of Alexander of Trowe'. The central motif shows the lamb of God, with a standard surmounted by a cross behind it. The cross forms the start of the legend.The pointed oval became a common style of matrix during the 13th century, especially for women (Harvey & McGuiness 1996, p.80). During this period legends were also usually personalised, using the form seen on this example (ibid.). Anonymous seals became more common towards the end of this century, and took over from the personlised form during the 14th century (ibid. pp.87-8).Length: 26.99mm, Width: 16.46mm, Thickness (excl. loop): 3.00mm, Thickness (incl. loop): 6.40mm, Weight: 4.62g.There is a manor called Trow in Alvediston to the south of where this was found and it is likely this seal is from there. SOM-72F255 from the same area is probably from the same manor.
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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