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Description: | A complete silver seal matrix with handle. The seal matrix, considerably worn, has a fluted handle and terminates is a circular suspension loop. Below the suspension loop are two collars of differing size. The larger collar directly below the loop has a linear depression around the circumference of the collar dividing the collar in two. The face of the seal is sub- circular and is decorated with a coat of arms; a castle tower/ or what remains of a shield, above this is the helm followed by a torse and indistinguishable crest, possibly a tower. There is also indistinguishable decoration around the sides and this could be what remains of the supporters and and/ or mantling.An example with similar handle can be found from Chichester, West Sussex (2011 T519, PAS ID: SUSS-3C2BF7).
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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