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Description: | Probably a Russian cast lead or lead-alloy seal dating from the 18th or 19th century, probably from AD1761 (date on seal). It is very worn and the stamps are slightly off-centre. Generally, these lead seals are sub-oval in plan with abraded side edges. In section the seal is a sub-rectangular with rounded corners, and there are two parallel holes running the width of the seal. The obverse reads in Cyrillic letters '*N*/*34*[...]'. The reverse reads '*N[*...] / N12II[...] / 1761'.The surface of the seal has a light cream coloured patina.These types of seal were used as a means to monitor and ensure the quality of products such as flax hemp from Russia. The origin of this seal is uncertain (Sullivan, J. 2000 'Lead Seals of Russian Origin in Fife' Tayside and Fife Archaeological Journal Volume 6 p. 211-227). The seal dates to the 19th century, and is actually dated 1761.
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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