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Description: | Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-trefoil suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The die depicts four leaves on very short stems, arranged in a quatrefoil design, representing beech leaves. The legend surrounds the design. The legend is not easily legible, but appears to read [ ]VS. The surface of the matrix has an incomplete light green/brown patina. Some of the edges demonstrate a degree of abrasion, resulting in the illegibility of the inscription and roughening around the edges. The seal matrix measures 23.84mm tall, 17.78mm diameter at the base and weighs 6.9 grams.Several seal matrixes with similar devices have been recorded on the PAS database (SOM-43EF75 from Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset, IOW-EC7B04 from Shorwell, Isle of Wight, NMS-57C805 from Acle, Norfolk, IHS-54B227 from Kingston Upon Hull, WMID-32C463 from Sheriffhales, Shropshire, IHS-550641 from Kent, WAW-DCEA97 from Warwickshire, SUSS-386942 from East Sussex, and IHS-54D741 from Kilham, Yorkshire. The matrix dates to the mid 13th to 14th centuries.
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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