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Description: | A lead alloy Medieval seal matrix dating from about 1200 - 1300. The matrix is a pointed oval in plan. It has champfered sides, a back decorated in relief with a probable fleur de lis motif, and a projecing handle lug with a round suspension hole through it. The central motif of the matrix design is either a crude fish or a sheaf of wheat. The legend reads: "+ S' ROBERT' FIL WILL' " meaning 'seal of Robert, son of William'. The matrix is dark grey and has patina only in the deep crevicies, which shows as light grey or white.Compare YORYM-7DB194 which notes that "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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