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Description: | An incomplete cast lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (1200 to 1400 AD).The matrix fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. Approximately a quarter of the device survives, and consists of several letters of the inscription running clockwise around the edge of the device, surrounding the central design. The surviving part of the design consists of a lower curled petal, probably the lower leaf of a fleur de lys / lis. It is possible to read the letter D as part of the inscription. The back of the matrix is plain and undecorated.The matrix fragment is a dull grey colour, with an even surface patina.It measures 17.44mm in length, 14.83mm wide and 3.16mm thick. It weighs 2.9 grams.An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD).The original form of the seal matrix was probably vessica (oval) shaped, and probably similar to that recorded as WAW-E9DBF3 from Brailes, Warwickshire and is of 13th Century dating. Another similar example is that published as #P2157 a personal seal of Hugh Turner (Ellis, 1981, 107), with a similar fleur de lys in the centre and also of 13th Century dating. It is therefore probable that this seal matrix fragment was originally part of a personal seal and of similar dating.Reference:Ellis, R. H. (1981) Catalogue of Seals in the Public Record Office. Personal Seals: Volume II. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office.
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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