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Description: | An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy circular seal matrix (c. 1300-c. 1400).The handle, hexagonal in cross-section, is largely missing due to a transverse break.From an impression, the die depicts an outer beaded circle and an inner plain circle. Between the two circles is an inscription with a six-pointed star initial mark and pellet stops:*S'•ThOME•DE•BERIE• (Seal of Thomas de Berie[...]At the centre of the die is a straight topped shield with heraldic device: Upon a ground containing three flowers, two in chief and one in base, there is a chevron with three birds.Between the shield and the inner circle there are three flowers, one at the top and one at either side, each flower having four petals. A pair of chevrons is depicted between each flower.This seal matrix has a brown patina overall. The outer face is worn, the die is largely crisp and the break is old.Height: 9.64mm; diameter: 22.67mm. Weight: 11.70g.
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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