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Description: | A cast copper alloy seal matrix of 14th century date. Hexagonal in plan, with vertical grooves etched into the centre of each panel. The suspension loop is broken on a horizontal axis, leaving approximately 50% present. The suspension loop is seperated from the neck by a hexagonal collar. The legend reads 'IOHANNIS.RO(Y)S.'. The central motif is of a sheild surmounted by a cross with a pennant, or banners, to one side. The matrix stands at 11mm high and has a diameter of 19mm.John Cherry, formerly of the British Museum, has kindly looked at this seal and states that the central motif is a recognised merchant's mark. Although a documented John Rous was a Warwickshire chantry priest living who played a part in the 15th century civil wars, John Cherry points out that the style of matrix is too early for this particular John Rous, stating that "I would suspect that his inscription would be in black letter, that he would be styled clerici, and that the image in the centre of his seal would be something religious". He adds that it is difficult to identify a particular person from a merchant's seal.
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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Circular copper-alloy seal matrix. Central…
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