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Description: | A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a pyramid type, which has a circular base. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a broken edge. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device with a fine low-relief line dividing the two. The legend is illegible. The device appears to be a hare. The matrix measures 12.21mm long, and 13.27mm diameter. It weighs 3.4g. The surface of the matrix is heavily abraded, but has traces of dark green patina.It is possibly an impersonal matrix. From the late 13th century round seal matrices are usually between 3.5 and 4 cm diameter, becoming smaller into the 14th century (Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals British Library and Public Record Office, p. 79). The earlier seal matrices do not have a line separating the legend and device, whereas the 14th century examples do (Ibid). This seal matrix therefore dates to the 14th century.
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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