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Description: | Cast copper alloy Medieval vessica shaped seal matrix.The front of the seal has a central motif with the inscription around the edge. It is mostly complete but the edges are broken and so most of the inscription is missing, the only section remaining reads 'BENED'[ICT..]. The motif is religious in nature, showing a central figure under an arch (probably a saint), meant to represent being inside a church. Underneath is a small figure kneeling and praying to the central figure. The central figure is holding things in both hands but it is not clear exactly what, possibly an orb and censer.The reverse is plain but has a central raised ridge which runs from top to bottom. Near the top of this there is a rectangular loop which has a circular hole.The matrix is a dark brown colour with some lighter patches due to corrosion.John Cherry has seen an image of this seal and comments that it is probably a personal or official seal of a religious person, 14th century in date.
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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