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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix probably dating to c. AD 1250-1400. This artefact is formed from a sub-rectangular in plan and hexagonal in section fluted handle, with a circular perforation at the exterior edge that forms the sub-oval suspension loop. From the handle, the body slopes inwardly in a slight concave manner before expanding to the edges of the die. The die is circular in plan and is preserved in fine condition. It depicts an intricately decorated bird walking left holding a twig of leaves, with the legend IE SV PRIVE around the exterior edge, which translates from Latin as 'I am private' or 'I am privately sent'. The seal matrix measures 24.65mm in height, with the width of the handle tapering from 8.8mm at the suspension loop to 4.45mm and the diameter of the die measuring 20.2mm. It weighs 10.41 grams.
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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