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Description: | A complete but worn lead alloy personal seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The seal is vessica shaped and has a simple squared suspension loop on the reverse. The matrix itself has an inscription around the outside which reads S' ROGER F HIOLE Y, meaning 'Seal of Roger, son of Hiole'. It remains uncertain what the final character, Y, represents. In the centre of the matrix is a device of three chevrons within a beaded border. Personal seals of the thirteenth century like this one were probably produced locally and were often poor in quality and craftmanship (Harvey & McGuiness 1996:83). It is likely that this seal matrix dates from the mid to late thirteenth 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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