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Description: | A medieval, cast copper alloy seal matrix of the pointed oval type, dating from 1200-1400AD . It has a central device of a bird, which is best viewed with the top of the seal impression to the right, which shows the bird in a natural pose walking to the right, carrying in its beak a stick which curves behind the body and ends in a spray of leaves or feathers. This is contained within an incised oval. The start of the surrounding legend is indicated by a six pointed star. It is a personal seal; the legend reads 'S' EM.ME DE CVR(G)ENAI', the N being reversed. There is a rectangular stiffening rib on the reverse with a suspension loop at one end. The seal is in good condition and has a light brown patina It is 34.6mm long, 22.3mm wide and 8.3mm thick. It weighs 12.43gm. For reference, see Saunders, Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue, part 1, figure 5.
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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