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Description: | A lead-alloy personal seal matrix of Medieval date.The matrix is pointed-oval in plan. The central device is that of a fleur-de-lis, and the worn legend, when printed, probably reads: 'S'HVE[...]H' ('Seal of Hue ...'). The reverse has a hollow central area, at the top of which is a squashed loop handle.Dimensions: 29.4mm long, 16.6mm wide, 7.7mm thick (including handle). Weight: 9.86g.According to Harvey and McGuinness, the majority of pointed-oval/vessica-shaped personal matrices appear to date from the mid to late 13th century (1996: 79-88).
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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