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Description: | Description: A postmedieval (17th century) silver double- sided seal matrix made of two parts: an oval disc and a foliate frame with foliate scrolls framing a pierced loop for suspension. The die is engraved on one side with a stylised flower comprising five circular petals on a stalk with three leaves emanating either side. A diagonal line extends downwards on each side of the stalk. Below the stalk are four horizontal lines, and to the left, a curved line. On the other side of the die is an animal's head, possibly an antelope, erased.Discussion: A very similar example (2007 T525) can be seen in the Treasure Annual Report 2007 number 393, which is dated c.1664- c.1685; another similar example (2006 T240) can be seen in the Treasure Annual Report number 804, which is also dated to the 17th century.Dimensions: Die length- 11mm; Die width- 9.5mm; Overall height- 22mmThis item is currently being considered under the Treasure Act.
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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