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Description: | Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably of 12th - 13th century dateThe seal is complete (with a length of 21.3mm and a weight of 9.8g). The loop is of quatrefoil form (with a width of 8.5mm). The loop is separated from the handle by a faceted horizontal rib (7.1mm wide). The handle is of hexagonally faceted, with concave sides flaring to the circular seal die (with a diameter of 20.5mm). The seal die has an intricate design with the central device depicting a trotting donkey in side profile and facing right (from the impression). A figure is riding on the donkey's back and appears to be female with legs over the side. Detail of the upper part of the figure is difficult to distinguish but the figure appears to have her right arm extended, on which a bird is perched. The encircling legend is in Lombardic script and appears to read:S haRISNORELNSEUOAPNOVL'ASeal of Harris.
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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