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Description: | A cast copper alloy Seal Matrix, dating to between AD 1250 and AD 1350.In plan, the seal matrix is of a pointed oval (vesica) shape. The reverse has an integral raised rib running centrally down the rear which also forms a suspension loop at the top. The suspension loop contains a rusted iron fragment, which robably once provided the means for attachment or suspension of the object. The front surface is worn and corroded, and bears a depiction of a human figure which appears to be sitting, possibly with a child. There is a legend in Lombardic script around the edge which is partially illegible, it appears to read: [S'..]ERDE[..] SE[.]ERELLA.A similar seal is published by Read (2001), p80, fig 51, item 613.Length: 25.72mm. Width: 17.64mm. Thickness: 3.89mm. Weight: 5.41g.
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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SEAL MATRIX
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