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Description: | A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a pyramid type, which has a circular base and hexagonal sectioned stem. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a trefoil loop and a collar below the loop. The underside of the matrix has a central device which consists of two bust, in profile, facing each other with a bird above and a long-stemmed flower between the busts. The legend around the device starts with a star and reads LOVE ME AND GIVE. The matrix measures 20.67mm long, and 17.82mm diameter. It weighs 6.1g. The surface of the matrix is slightly abraded at the edges and on the base but otherwise has a mottled dark green patina.The matrix is an impersonal seal matrix. From the late 13th century round seal matrices are 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). This seal matrix therefore probably 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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