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Description: | A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy shield-shaped seal matrix (c. 1300-c. 1400 AD).This seal is shield-shaped with a straight top but does not have a heraldic design. It has a tapering conical handle that is hexagonal in cross-section and terminates with a sub-circular suspension loop. The die depicts two birds facing left (as viewing an impression). One bird is above the other. The upper bird has closed wings and its head points downwards as if pecking the lower bird's head. The lower bird also has closed wings. The depiction may represent a bird of prey taking another bird. Alternatively, it may be two birds mating. Above the birds there is a rectangular panel containing the inscription:LEL SV (I am loyal).This seal matrix is generally corroded and has traces of a mid to dark green patina.A shield-shaped seal matrix with a similar inscription and depicting a bird has been recorded from Darrington Parish, West Yorkshires. See Portable Antiquities Scheme find: SWYOR-341D17.
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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