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Description: | Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably of 13th or 14th century dateThe seal matrix is complete, with some peripheral damage (with a height of 26.8mm and a weight of 11.4g). The handle is hexagonally faceted, rising to a double-ribbed collar before a perforated terminal (2.3mm diameter). The seal die was pointed oval (24.4mm long and 17.0mm wide) and peripheral damage to the die means that many of the letters are now lost. Suggested letters are speculative based on their lower parts and read:* S' A V N D T E I A V [-----]The central device depicts a standing figure of uncertain gender, clothed in a robe with deep folds, which extend to the calf. The figure holds a cup or goblet to the chest with the right hand is the figure's left holds a ladder. The right of the figure is a wheat stalk and the right of the figure's head is a six-pointed star.The central device may be referencing the story of Jacob from the book of Genesis.
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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