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Description: | A complete cast lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1250 - c. AD 1350).The seal matrix has a circular die, with a sub circular tab handle. The handle has a rectangular cross section. The suspension loop has been positioned centrally in the handle, and is sub circular in shape. It has an internal diameter of 2.04 mm. The casting of the handle as a ridge, acts as an orientation device to ensure that the seal matrix is placed the right way up in the wax. Two horizontal ridges are present at the top of the casting ridge, to indicate the start of the legend.The die depicts a seven pointed star, created from intersecting incised lines. The legend can be read but may be illegible in nature. It starts with a simple cross. It appears to read +.S.ROBP.SVJOR. Inscriptions on seal matrixes of this type tend to be in the form of 'XXX, Son of XXX', i.e. Robert, Son of Svjor.The seal matrix measures 8.95 mm tall, 24.47 mm diameter at the base and the top of the handle measures 10.27 mm wide by 3.71 mm thick, the die is 3.67 mm thick. It weighs 16.0 g.The seal matrix is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina present. Some of the original soil is still present within the recesses of the die.This seal matrix is probably that of a personal one, although the individual can not be identified at present. Personal seal matrixes of this type are considered to be of Medieval dating (c.AD 1250 to c. AD 1350).
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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