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Description: | A complete copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape with an integral lug set on a central rib along the longitudinal axis of the reverse. The front face bears a worn central motif featuring a staff topped by a fleur-de-lis and flanked by two birds facing one another. A circumferential legend is also present which appears to read: S'ThOME FIL SIMONIS (Seal of Thomas Son of Simon).The metal is a mid greenish-brown colour and is worn. The seal is 28.3mm long, 18.7mm wide, 7.5mm thick and weighs 6.9g.Sealing was used for authenticating documents for around 300 years in medieval Britain. Pointed oval shaped seals such as this were popular during the 13th century when they were particularly preferred by women (Harvey and McGuinness, 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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