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Description: | Cast lead alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period c.1200-1400AD. The object is circular in plan. The device in the centre of the object is unclear. It appears to be a star above conjoined with an upwards facing crescent. Two curved ridges project from underneath the crescent on the right hand side. The device may represent a blundered star and moon or an ear of corn which were both popular on seal matrices of this date. The worn and illegible legend has an internal and external beaded boarder. The edge of the object is incomplete and stepped down from the legend.The reverse is undecorated and has the remains of a rounded attachment loop. The object has a light brown patina.
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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