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Description: | A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1400).The handle is hexagonal in cross section and tapers from the die to a sub-triangular suspension loop. Just below the loop there is a small collar. The die depiction and inscription are unclear due to corrosion. There is possibly a crowned figure holding a staff at each side.This seal matrix is corroded and in poor condition. A small area of shiny brown patina survives on one of the handle facets. The suspension hole is filled with a small piece of corroded iron.Height: 19.8mm; diameter of die: 17.1mm. Weight: 6.54g.
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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